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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 15, 194-3, 11:00 A.M., Chairman Bartlett's Office, Boston
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Bartlett, Vhitmore, Brett,
President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke
There was discussion of the loss by fire of the Federal
Works Agency building whicn was to have been used as a classroom
and laboratory annex for Engineering and Chemistry. Treasurer
Hawley spoke of conference which he had had recently with Mr.
Buckley, Chairman of the Commission on Administration and Finance,
Mr. Bixby, Budget Commissioner, and Mr. Nichols, Executive Secretary
of the Public Building Commission on the subject of replacement of
this building. It was estimated that replacement would cost
$100,000 for the building and $31,000 for equipment and incidental
expenses. The University has checked on availability of surplus
buildings to be moved in and has obtained an estimate from
Cunningham of Boston for construction of a one-story fire proof
structure with 12-inch cement side walls, steel frame windows, and
slab floor. Mr. Cunningham estimates that this building could be
erected for 32 cents a foot on the old foundation and possibly for
as low as 26 cents a foot. For $80,000 the University could obtain
16,800 feet of floor space. This building could later be used as
a central garage and repair shop.
The men named felt that funds for this building could be
provided from the veterans fund. Construction could be completed
in four months. Mr. Nichols, however, is skeptical that the build-
ing can be constructed for 32 cents a foot.
Engineering
Building
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Deficiency-
Budget
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Treasurer Hawley suggested that the Trustees could ask
for $131,090 as a deficiency appropriation to cover the cost of
this building and equipment and an additional $110,64.0 which would
be needed to cover expenses of the current year in operation of
the University. The $110,640 to cover operations of the University
is broken down as follows:
Text books and supplies (this item is offset
by increased tuition revenue)
Grain
Coal
Boarding Hall (offset by revenue)
Operation of Plant - personal service
Plant maintenance
After discussion, it was
$20,000
5,000
30,6^0
45,000
5,000
^JjfiSO
$110,640
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to submit a
request for a deficiency appropriation
totaling $241,640 of which $131,000 is
for replacement of building and equip-
ment lost by fire and at $110,640 for
maintenance as listed above.
Treasurer Hawley reported on progress of the Engineering
Laboratory Building.
The Legislature appropriated $275,000 for construction of
this building. Elans have been completed by the architect, and an
estimate has been received from one construction fina in the amount
of $391,000. The Public Building Commission is willing to add
$50,000 or $60,000 to the appropriation but this would still leave
a considerable balance to be provided. There was discussion of
changing the type of building to cement construction as it does not
seem possible to reduce the size of the building further and still
do the work that needs to be done in the building when it is
completed.
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Treasurer Hawley reported that contract has been signed
for construction of the Physics Building with D. A. Sullivan of
Northampton.
The committee then discussed construction of a Dining
Hall on the campus to serve approximately 1,000 students.
Apparently the Governor is not willing to ask for this item put-
side normal budget channels. Dr. Van Meter said that the
University is resigned to feeding its students in the college
year 194-3-49 without this building, but he sees no way that the
University can take care of students in the year 1949-50 without
it. Therefore, it would seem that the Trustees would need to ask
the Legislature now for funds so that the building may be ready
for the fall of 1949. The Public Building Commission is willing
to put an architect on this job now out of funds of the Commission.
After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the Administration to add an
item of $750,000 to the 1949 budget for
construction of a Boarding Hall.
Dr. Van Meter emphasized the need for completion of the
main Engineering Building by September of 1949. He understands
that the Public Building Commission has sent a letter to the
Governor urging a study of Engineering needs at the University.
The Trustees felt that they have carefully studied the
need for Engineering as has the enlarged Board and that further
study might result in delay which would imperil the ability of the
University to handle the large number of engineers who will be on
the campus in the fall of 1949-
1
03
Dining
Hall
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Trustee Taber said that he would arrange for a con-
ference with the Governor to emphasize the need for rapid progress
in the construction of this main Engineering Building.
Treasurer Hawley reported that the Attorney General had
ruled against trust fund employees of the University being members
of the State Retirement Association. It was suggested that this
matter be referred to the appeal board of the Retirement Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
January 21, 194-S, 11:00 A.M., Parker House, Boston
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Whitraore, Taber, Brett,
Hubbard, Mrs. McNamara, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke
Treasurer Hawley said that on August 31 > 19A4> the Board
of Trustees granted to the Colonial Beacon Oil Company a permit to
lay and maintain a 6-inch pipe line across premises of the Experi-
ment Station in Waltham. The Company is now planning to transfer
its interest in the pipe line to the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey which will assume all the liabilities of the Colonial Beacon
Oil Company under this permit. After consideration, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees assent to
the assignment of perpetual right and
easement to lay and maintain two pipe lines
across premises of the University of Massa-
cnusetts Waltham Field Station at Waltham
as granted to Colonial Beacon Oil Company
under date of August 31> 1944- to Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey and to authorize
the Treasurer to execute assignment in the
name of and for the Board of Trustees.
The Treasurer presented plans for the Engineering
Laboratory Building as drawn by the architectural firm of Appleton
and Stearns of Boston. After study of the plans, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve plans
of the Engineering Laboratory Building as
presented and authorize the Treasurer to sign
construction contract for this building in
the name of and for the Board of Trustees.
Treasurer Hawley reported that on January 10, 19-48, the
two-story wooden building erected by the Federal Works Agency for
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Colonial Beacon
Oil Company
Standard Oil
Company of New
Jersey
Engineering
Building
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COMMITTEE
Faculty Housing
on
Baker Lot
Dormitories
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
classrooms and laboratories for Engineering ana Chemistry was
totally destroyed by fire. He recommended that the Trustees re-
place this building with a one-story, fire proof structure,
measuring 100 by 168 feet, to be built approximately on the founda-
tion of the old building. This would be a permanent structure which
could be used temporarily for classroom and laboratory purposed ana
that ultimately as a central garage and repair shop which is
urgently needed by the University. It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve this
plan for replacement of the building lost by
fire and to recommend that the Treasurer be
authorized to execute contract for plans and
construction of such building in the name of
and for the Board of Trustees if ana when the
funds are provided.
The Treasurer reported that the Campus Planning Council
has recommended that the faculty housing units proposed for con-
struction by the Alumni Building Association on a self-liquidating
basis be located on the tract of land owned by the University
situated north and west of Butterfield Terrace and known as the
Baker lot. After consideration of other possible sites and study
of campus plan, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve
this location for the faculty housing
units, this action to take precedence
over any previous actions of the Trustees
governing use of this area.
The Treasurer reported that the Alumni Building Associa-
tion has filed bill with the Legislature for extension of their
authorization for construction of self-liquidating dormitories,
such extension to be in the amount of $1,000,000. The tentative
plan of the Association is to construct three or four dormitories
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under this authorization. While the present and most urgent need
of the University" is for additional housing for men students, the
long time program should include additional dormitories for women.
After discussion of student numbers now and as projected
for the next several years, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
proposal for construction of three Alumni
dormitories in the women's area in the
northern section of the campus to be used
temporarily by men students but eventually
to become women's dormitories, ana to
recommend that if a fourth dormitory is
constructed by the Alumni, it be a men's
dormitory located in the men's housing area.
The Treasurer reported that it appears likely that the
Legislature will appropriate $350,000 for immediate construction
of two additional cement block dormitories for the housing of men
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students.
The Trustees have already located three cement block
dormitories west of Federal Circle, and it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
construction of these two additional dormi-
tories west of Federal Circle in the same
area as the other three.
The University now stands in urgent need of a Dining
Commons to accommodate 1,000 students. Treasurer Hawley reported
that the Public Building Commission has offered to provide
architectural services for the preparation of preliminary plans
ana specifications for such building under authority of Section 1
of Chapter 92A of the General Laws. Location of the building is
necessary at this time so that an architect may proceed. After
discussion, it was
Cement block
dormitories
Dining
Commons
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VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve
the location of the proposed Dining Kail
Commons in the area just north of the
Experiment Station Headquarters Building.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
^Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
FACULTY & PROGRAM OF STUDY
January 21, 1948, 2:00 P.M., Parker House, Boston
Dr. Hubbard presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Hubbard, Desmond,
Mrs. McNaiaara, President
Van Meter, Secretary Burke
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President Van Meter presented recommendations for appoint T Apj
ment of seven individuals to the grade of Professor. In each case
the recommendation has initiated with the Head of a Department,
has been approved by the Dean of the School, and the Dean of the
University or the Director of the Experiment Station or Director
of the Extension Service. Secretary Burke presented brief
biography of each proposed appointee. Biographical sketches are
appended to these minutes. After consideration of each candidate,
it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following appointments to the grade of
Professor.
Alfred A. Erown to Professor of Agricultural Economics
effective February 1, 1948.
Allen E. Andersen to Professor and Head of Department
of Mathematics effective February 1, 194-8.
Maxwell H. Goldberg to Professor of English effective
February 1, 19^8.
Clarence H. Parsons to Extension Professor of Dairy
Husbandry effective February 1, 1948.
Franklin V. Southwick to Research Professor of
Pomology effective January 1, 1948.
Ellsworth H. Wheeler to Extension Professor of
Entomology effective January 1, 1948.
Merit P. White to Professor of Civil Engineering
effective February 1, 1948.
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Sabbatical
leave -
Richard C. Foley
New Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Committee members congratulated Presicent Van Meter
on the selection of these seven individuals whom they considered
to be of outstanding caliber. Dr. Van Meter said that the new
salary schedule has helped but even so there is intense competition
for good men. He said the University is fortunate in having a
group of administrators, teachers, ana research workers who are
keenly interested in the welfare of the University.
On recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
sab£>atical leave for Pdchard C. Foley,
Associate Professor of Animal Husbandry
on the six months, full-pay basis beginning
August 1, 194-8 9 so that he may study for a
doctor's degree in the field of Dairy
Husbandry.
President Van Meter presented thirteen new courses which
have been approved by the Faculty Committee on Course of Study,
by the Dean, and by the President. After discussion, it was
V OTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
the following new courses of study.
Home Economics 55. (I) CHILD NUTRITION. ~ A study is made of
nutritional needs from prenatal life through infancy and child-
hood. Methods of judging nutrition and causes and effects of
malnutrition are discussed. Menus for children and measures to
insure the consumption of optional diets are put into practice
with laboratory work in the nursery school.
3 class hours Credit, 3.
Prerequisites, Home Economics 52 and 54-.
Home Economics 57. (I) CLOTHING SELECTION AND SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION.
(for non-majors) This course is designed to stimulate an interest
in good workmanship. Emphasis is given to construction techniques
such as fitting, pattern use and altering. Special attention is
given to speed and independence of work.
2 3-hour laboratory periods. Credit, 2.
Home Economics 88. (II) APPLIED DRESS DESIGN. — Costume design
by drawing and draping, using textures of unusual nature. Emphasis
will be placed on fitting and adapting design to figure.
3 2-hour laboratory periods Credit, 3*
Prerequisite, Home Economics 87, or its equivalent.
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Political Science 67. (I) INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT (1948-49) . —
A study of world organization in the twentieth century, with
emphasis upon the League of Nations, the World Court, and the
United Nations and its affiliated agencies. Given in alternate
years.
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Political Science 68. (II) INTERNATIONAL LAW (1948-49). — A study
of the origin and character of international law, and its functions
in the relations between national states. Given in alternate
years .
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Geology 50. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY. — A general course in engineer-
ing geology stressing earth structure, the dynamic processes, and
agents of weathering. The laboratory work consists of mineral and
rock-determination and map reading as related to the phenomena of
physical geology.
2 class hours j 1 3-hour laboratory period. Credit, 3.
Forestry 27. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. — The use of
natural resources of the United States including, soil, water,
minerals, forests, grasslands and wildlife. Includes discussions
of the historic background and past and present use of basic
natural resources in relation to social and economic welfare.
Juniors and Seniors may elect.
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Forestry 72. (II) FORESTRY-ANIMAL RELATIONSHIPS. — Effects of
animals on the forests. Also the effects of forest practices on
wild animal production. Economic aspects of forest-animal re-
lationships. Open to forest majors only.
3 class periods. Credit, 3«
Spanish 73. (I), 74-. (II) THE GOLDEN AGE (1949-50). — Readings
from Cervantes, Lope de vega, Calderon, Garcilaso and others.
Composition and conversation. Given in alternate years.
2 class hours; 1 2-hour laboratory, period.
History 81 (I) DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1776-1900.
The history of American foreign policy and its basic factors to
the end of the nineteenth century.
3 class hours. Credit, 3-
Prerequisites, History 59 and 60 or the consent of the Instructor.
Psychology 28. (II) ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. — A detailed
consideration of some of the major problems of psychology. Topics
considered include motivation, emotion, neural relationships,
learning, perception, and sensory processes. Stress is placed on
methodology, theoretical implications, and recent investigations.
3 class hours. Credit, 3*
Prerequisite, Psychology 26.
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Sociology 78. (II) CRIMINOLOGY. — A study of the nature of
crime and the factors underlying criminal behavior. Attention is
also given to the machinery of justice in criminal behavior: the
law, the courts, police enforcement, penal and correctional insti-
tutions.
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Prerequisites, Sociology 23 and 75 •
English 83. (I) TECHNICAL WRITING. — A course in factual and
inductive exposition with special emphasis upon process reports
and thesis preparation. For juniors and seniors in the School of
Engineering.
2 class hours. Credit, 2.
Prerequisites, English 1 and 2
The meeting was adjourned at 3 J 15 P.M.
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
ALFRED A. BROWN
Mr. Alfred A. Brown was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts
in 1908. He is a graduate of Massachusetts State College with a
B.S. degree in 1931 and an M.S. in 1933- He came to this College in
1936 as an Assistant Research Professor of Agricultural Economics
and was promoted to Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics
in 1947.
ALLEN E. ANDERSEN
was born December 17, 1899 at Viborg, South Dakota. He
graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1923 with the A.B. de-
gree and received his M.A. degree from the same institution in 1924.
He received his Ph.D. degree from Harvard in 1934- Kis previo as
experience is as follows:
Principal, Rosalie High School, 1921-22.
Teaching Fellow in Mathematics, Univ. of Nebraska, 1922-24,
Instructor in Mathematics, Univ. of Oklahoma, 1924-25 ►
Assistant Professor, Mathematics, State Teachers College,
Kirksville, Missouri, 1925-23.
Instructor, Mathematics, Harvard, 1929-32.
Instructor, Mathematics, Worcester Poly. Inst., 1932-33*
Professor of Mathematics- a_ad ©faairman of the Department,
Wagner College, 1933-36.
In September 1937, Dr. Andersen was appointed Assistant
Professor of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts. He is
a memoer of Sigma Xi.
MAXW ELL H ENP.Y GOLDBERG
was born October 23, 1907. He received his B.S. from
Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1928; his M.A. from lale in
1932 and his Ph.D. from Yale in 1933. He was appointed Instructor
in English here in 1923; promoted to Assistant Professor in -^glish
in 1934, and promoted to Associate Professor in 1946. Dr. Goldberg
is a member of Phi Kappa Phi. He is married and has three children.
ChAREKuE H. P ARSONS
was born July 16, 1904. He has a B.S. degree from the
University of Massachusetts in 1927 and a M.S. degree from the same
University in 1933* His previous experience is as follows:
Ins tractor, Animal Husbandry, University of Massachusetts 1928-29.
Synthetic Nitrogen Products Corporation 1929-30. Assistant
Professor of Animal Husbandry and Superintendent of College Farm
from 1931-46. He left here to manage a private estate and is now
employed as Farm Manager at the Grafton gtate Hospital. He is
married and has four children.
FRAKKlYN V. SOUTHWTCK
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is 30 years old. He took his undergraduate work here
although his home was in New York. He was an outstanding student.
He went to Ohio State University for a year of graduate work and an
M.S. degree under the late Dr. -J. H. Gourley, whom he served as
Graduate Assistant and who considered him one of the most promising
students he had ever had. Then he moved to Cornell University as
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Graduate Assistant to Dr. Heinicks for a Ph.D. and to the
University of Connecticut in 1943 as Assistant Professor of
Pomology. In 194-5 he went back to Cornell as Assistant Professor
of Pomology. He has published eight research reports of high
caliber in the last two years in addition to some teaching at
Cornell.
ELLSWORT H HAINES wHS ELER
Mr. Wheeler graduated from the University of Massachusetts
in 1926, obtained his Master's degree in 1937 and his Doctor* 3 de-
gree in 194.6 from Cornell University. At present he is a member of
the staff of Geneva Station at Cornell University. He has held the
following positions:
Temporary assistant, Department of Entomology and assistant
meteorologist, Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment
Station, summers of 1925-27; Graduate Scholarship in Biology,
Cornell University, 1926-27; Assistant in Biology, Cornell
University, 1927-28; Biologist for N.Y.S. Conservation De-
partment, Biological Survey, summers of 1928, 1934-1939;
Assistant in Entomology N.Y.S. Agricultural Experiment
Station, summers of 1929-1932, Instructor, Department of
Biology, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1928-1936;
Assistant Professor, 1936-1942; Acting Assistant Professor,
N.Y.S. Agricultural Experiment Station, 1942-194-6; Assistant
Professor, 1946— .
Dr. Wheeler has published the results of 11 o£ his research
studies and has 3 more in the process for publication. He has
participated frequently in the Extension programs at Cornell
University of insect control.
MERIT P. WHITE
received his A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1930 and his
C.E. degree from the Thayer School of Civil Engineering in 1931*
He received his M.S. in C.E. from the California Institute of
Technology in 1932 and his Ph.D. (magna cum laude) from the same
school in 1935. From 1935 to 1937 his position was that of Junior
and Assistant Engineer at the Cooperative Hydraulics Laboratory at
the California Institute of Technology worlcing on the design of
the laboratory and carrying out hydraulic experiments.
From 1937 to 1938 he was a Research Associate at the
Graduate School of Engineering at Harvard University where he worked
on the vibration of structures during earthquakes. Mr. White then
returned to California Institute of Technology where he continued
work on the earthquake effects on buildings under a research pro-
gram financed by the County of Los Angeles. From 1938 to 1942 he
was Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the Illinois
Institute of Technology in Chicago and was promoted to an Associate
Professorship but resigned to do war research at Princeton
University.
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IMMITTEE
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From 1942 to 194-4- he was Senior Technical Aide and
Secretary, Division 2 of the National Defense Research Committee.
From April to December 1944- he was Scientific Liaison Officer
representing Division 2, N.D.R.C. at the London Mission of
O.S.R.D. From January to June 194-5 he was Technical Consultant to
the Joint Target Group for Assistant Chief for Air Staff,
Intelligence, preparing recommendations for aerial war in the
Pacific. From June to November 194-5 Mr. White was Bomb Damage
Analyst for the U. S. Strategic Bombing Survey evaluating the
effect of aerial war on Germany, especially as it affected sub-
marine shelters ana buildings. Then followed three months as
Editor of Summary Technical Report, Division 2, N.D.R.C. preparing
the final reports of war work of this division.
From April 194-6 to the present he has been Scientific
Consultant, Science Branch, Field Information Agency, Technical
Office of Military Government for Germany, War Dept. supervising
the work of about 125 German physicists who are preparing 15
volumes describing all non-military research in Physics in Germany
during the war years. Mr. White is a member of Sigma Xi, Phi
Betta Kappa, honorary societies and the American Society of Civil
Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is
39 years of age and not married.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
February 9, 194-8
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter from Treasurer Hawley to the
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts dated February 2, 194-8 and resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the
Board.
February 2, 19A8
To: Executive Committee,
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Board of Trustees at its annual meeting re-
ferred to the Executive Committee with power, the selection
of an Architect for the proposed Boarding Commons Building.
Chairman Bartlett has authorized me to take this mail poll
of the members of the Committee.
It is my recommendation that the firm of Morris
W. Maloney and Henry J. Tessier, Architect of Springfield,
Mass., be selected for this project. This firm has had
particular experience in the planning of large kitchen and
dining hall units, having done the Dining Hall at the
State Hospital at Northampton and the Lymon School at
Westboro. They have done, and are doing other large build-
ings, including the Holyoke Y M C A, the Fitchburg Y M C A,
and the Veterans Housing Project of Springfield. We have
visited their office and inquired into their standing and
believe they are capable of handling this project quickly
and efficiently.
Ballot and stamped envelope is enclosed and your
early response will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
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Dining
Commons -
architect
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mail Ballot
In accordance with the information contained in the
Treasurer's letter of February 2, 194-3
I do
approve the selection of the firm of Morris W. Maloney and
Henry J. Tessier of Springfield as Architects for the proposed
Boarding Commons.
Signed:
J. W. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Leonard Carmichael
Lottie A. Leach
P. F. Vhitmore
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON EXPERIMENT STATION
March 31, 1943, 10:30 A.M., Bowditch Lodge, Amherst
Chairman Brett presiding
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PRESENT : Trustees Brett, Vhitmore, Deely,
Chandler, Dr. Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke, Director
Sievers and the professional staff
of the Experiment Station.
Chairman Brett said that the Committee was interested in
learning more of the work done by the Experiment Station. In this
fast moving world, research is of tremendous importance and hence
the work of the Experiment Station is among the most important at
the University.
Following is the program of the meeting!
10:30
11:00
11:20
11:40
12:00
1:00
1:30
1:50
2:10
Introductory Remarks
Animal Nutrition
Food Technology
Poultry Science
Luncheon
Introductions
Agronomy
Human Nutrition
Mr. Sievers
Prof. Archibald
Prof. Fellers
Prof. Jeffrey
Draper Hall
Mr. Brett
Prof. Sieling
Prof. Mitchell
Visitation of Laboratories:
Mastitis Laboratory
Pullorum Disease Laboratory
Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory
Food Technology Laboratory
No formal business was conducted. The group dispersed
at U o'clock.
Secretary
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Engineering
Annex
Cement Block
Dormitories
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
April 6, 1943
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated March 23, 194-3 from Robert D*
Havley, Treasurer of the University, to the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees and the resultant mail ballot are hereby
made part of the official records of the Board.
March 23, 1943
To: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
Acting upon a Special Message of the Governor, the Legis-
lature has appropriated $350,000 for the Construction of Two
Additional Cement-Block Dormitories and $120,000 for the Con-
struction of an Engineering Annex, a building to replace the one
lost by fire last January. These buildings will be urgently
needed next fall, so that it is necessary to get construction
started just as soon as possible.
At the January Meeting, the Trustees approved the
appointment of Mr. Ross, as Architect for the Engineering Annex,
and authorized the Treasurer to make contract for architectural
services and construction. We now need similar Trustee authoriza-
tion for the arcnitectural services and construction of the
cement-block dormitories. These buildings will be of similar
design and construction to those now being constructed and will
be located in the same section according to the plot plan approved
by the Trustees.
it is, of course, advisable to continue the service of
the architect, Alderman and Alderman, who is willing to provide
the necessary architectural services on these buildings on the
same basis as his present contract, plus an additional fee of
$500 to cover the cost of some interior changes which we wish to
make in these buildings. We have been over the terms of this
contract with the Director of the Public Building Commission who
agrees that it is fair and reasonable. The architect's contract
provides only half the six percent fee for duplicate buildings,
which half covers plans for utility services and supervision of
construction
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
in order to save time, i am submitting this explanation
to the Executive Committee of the Board with the request for
their action concerning architectural services and construction
of these cement-block dormitories. Ballot is enclosed with return
stamped envelope for indicating your decision.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
Mail Ballot
In accordance with the information contained in the
Treasurer 1 s letter of March 23> I hereby approve X do not
appro ve^ ______
.the following:
That two additional cement- block buildings be erected
in the south-west campus site previously approved, that the firm
Alderman and Alderman be appointed Architect and that the
Treasurer be authorized to execute contracts for architectural
service and construction in the name of and for the Board of
Trustees.
Signed:
Lottie A. Leach
P. F. ^"hitmore
Leonard Carmichael
A. C. Brett
Secretary
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Academics
Activities
Coaches
Arthur E. Niedeck
Courses -
Chemical
Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOAi^D OF TRUSTEES
April 14, 1943, 11:00 A.**., Chairman Bartlett' s Office, Boston
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Carmichael
Mrs. Leach, Whitmore, Acting President
Van -ieter, Treasurer Hawley, Secretary-
Burke.
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and with
reading of minutes of the last meeting.
It was
VOTED: To authorize payment from Academics Activities
Funds of $75.00 to Professor Arthur E. Niedeck
for extra service as coach of the Roister
Doisters for the first semester of the 1947-4-3
college year.
Upon the recommendation of the Faculty Course of Study
Committee ana of Acting President Van dieter, it was
VOTED: To approve the following curriculum for
Chemical Engineering:
Freshman iear
1st Semester
M.E.I, Engin. Drawing
English 1, Composition
Chemistry 1, General
Math. 5 , Anal. Greom.
German 1
2nd Semester
3
3
3
3
-1
15
M.E.3, De scrip, geometry
English 2, Composition
Chemistry 2, General
i-lath.6, Diff. Calc.
German 2
3
3
3
3
.1
15
So phomore Year
1st Semester
Physics 25, General
English 25
Chem. 29, Qualitative
Math. 31, Int. Calc.
Economics 25
2nd Semester
4
3
4
4
Jl
13
Physics 26, General
English 26
Chem. 30, Quantitative
math. 32, Diff. Equations
C.E. 34, Statics
4
3
4
4
13
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Junior Year
1st Semester
Chem. 51, Organic I
Chem. 65, Physical I
Chem. Engin. 1, Calculations
Chem. Engin. 2, Industrial
C.E. 53, Strength of Hat's
1st Semester
M.E.6l,Mat f ls Testing Lab.
Chem. Engl n. 6, Unit Oper.II
C.E. 7, Thermody II
C.E. 8, Projects I
C.E. 5, Foreign Chem. Lit.
E.E., Element A.C. & D.C.
2nci Semester
A
A
A
3
-1
13
2
5
3
2
3
Jt
19
Chem. 52, Organic II
Chem. 66, Physical II
M. E. 63, Thermo.
C.E. 4, Unit Operation I
Elem,.Technical German
2nd Semester
Chem. Engin. 59, Unit Proces.
Chem. Engin. 60, Fro j ects II
M.E. 72, Metallurgy
Psychology 26
History 6
A
A
3
3
Jl
17
3
6
2
3
.1
17
Dr. Van Meter reported that several members of the State
Department of Public Health are housed on the campus in the
Bacteriology building. These men are working closely "with our de-
partment and some of the members g,ive courses which are listed in
the catalogue but for which they receive no compensation from the
University. He felt that it woula be proper to give recognition
for this service by listing individuals giving courses in the
catalogue as visiting lecturers. Upon his recommendation, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the administration to list in
the catalogue as Visiting Lecturers members
of the Department of Public Health who give
credit courses at the University.
Dr. Van Meter distributed copies of a report adopted at
Boston on February 28 by Presidents of the Land-Grant Colleges of
New Englana. He said that the Presidents nave been meeting at
least once a year to discuss mutual problems and recently they have
haa under advisement the question of cooperation on certain courses
of study. For example, one of the six colleges may have a well
developed School of Social Science, another an outstanding
1 5^0
Public Health
Visiting
Lecturers
Land-Grant
Colleges
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Frederick E. Cole
Ext. Prof, of
Agric. Ec.
Robert E. Young
Asst. Pes. Prof,
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Department of Landscape Architecture. The Presidents have felt
that it might be •wise to make arrangements -whereby a student from
any of the six colleges could transfer in his junior ana senior
year to the college best qualified to offer studies in his major
field. This vould prevent needless duplication of certain areas
of study where there vould not be sufficient numbers of students
for the field of study to be developed in each of the six states.
Veterinary i4edicine might be another subject in this category.
Acting President Van deter said that the Boards of
Trustees of the other five New England Land-Grant Colleges have
already adopted a resolution favoring cooperation of this kind and
upon his recommendation, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts records hereby its acceptance of the
principle of mutual interest and cooperation in such
areas as may from time to time be mutually deemed ex-
pedient, and further, indicate its willingness to adopt
such policies and programs as may be necessary for the
implementation of acceptable programs of cooperation
between the several institutions.
Upon the recommendation of Director Munson of the Exten-
sion Service and of Acting President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To approve appointment of Frederick E. Cole
as Extension Professor of Agricultural
Economics effective March 15, 194.3 at annual
salary of $5100,
Upon the recommendation of Grant Snyder, Head of the De-
partment of Olericulture, and of Acting President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To include in the supplementary Budget re-
quest for the promotion of Robert E. Young
from Assistant Research Professor at the
"Waltham Field Station to Associate Research
Professor.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Secretary Burke reported that the Commission on Administra-
tion & Finance had set up rules and regulations in 194-3 governing
vacation and sick leave. The rules as published by the Commission
stated that they did not apply to teachers and supervisors in the
schools in the Department of Education whose weeks of service and
basis of payment of salary are regulated by the last sentence of
Section 31 of Chapter 29 of the General Laws. The Secretary said
that the University assumed, since the Commission did not include
teachers in its rules, that the University was free to adopt its
own procedure governing sick leave for teachers. Recently, however
the Personnel Office has informed the University that it has no
authority for granting of sick leave to teachers. The University
checked with Commissioner Desmond and founa that in 1944- the De-
partment of Education recommended that the Commission on Ad-
ministration & Finance authorize sick leave for teachers on the
basis of 9 days per year retroactively accumulative. The Commission
on Administration & Finance said that it had no jurisdiction,
"which left the Department of Education free to put its plan into
effect ana it has done so. After discussion, the committee
'..-
VOTED:
To approve a sick leave plan for teachers at
the University on the basis of 10 working
days leave per year with the understanding
that teachers would receive credit for each
year of service since the date of their
initial appointment and that any unused
leave may continue to accumulate just as in
the case of other state employees who are
governed by the Commission's rules.
It was also
VOTED: To request that the Chairman inform the
Commission of the plan adopted by the
Board.
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Sick Leave
for
Professional
Staff
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Honorary
Degrees
James Bryant
Conant
500 KW Steam
Turbine
North College
Roof
Dining
Commons
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
There was discussion of the award of honorary degrees at
the June Commencement in 194.3 and with the following exception, it
was
VOTED : To refer award of Honorary Degrees to the
Full Board.
On the recommendation of Dr. Van Meter, it was
VOTED: To award the degree LL.D. to James Bryant
Conant, President of Harvard University at
the Commencement in June 194-3 with the cus-
tomary provision that Dr. Conant receive the
degree in person.
Acting President Van Meter said that he wanted to ask
Dr. Conant to be the speaker at Commencement. It was the feeling
of the committee that if Dr. Conant is unable to be the speaker
this year, it would be in order to postpone awarding of an honorary
until 1949.
Treasurer Hawley said that under the Repairs and Re-
newals Program of the current year, two projects which have been
approved by the Commission on Administration & Finance require
execution of contracts. These are for the repair of the 500 KW
Steam Turbine at estimated cost of $12,000 and Repairs to North
College roof at estimated cost of $6500. On the recommendation of
the Treasurer and Acting President, it was
VOTED: To approve projects for the Repair of the 500
KW Steam Turbine and Repairs to North College
roof and to authorize the Treasurer to execute
contracts for this work in the name of and for
the Board of Trustees.
Treasurer Hawley said that in May of 1947, the Trustee
Committee on Buildings and Grounds voted on recommendation of the
President and the Campus Planning Council to locate the new Board-
ing Hall on the main highway just north of the Experiment Station.
Further study has been made of the site since that time and it has
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
been agreed by those concerned that location of the Boarding Hall
on this site will create several problems. The building will have
to be serviced from the front and garbage hauled from the front.
There is inadequate room for parking when the Boarding Hall will be
used by groups meeting on the campus. Further, this location will
restrict use of the area for dormitories for women.
The Campus Planning Council has recommended a new site
and this is also strongly recommended by the Acting President.
Three members of the Buildings and Grounds Committee considered and
approved the new site. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To authorize location of the new Boarding
Kail on a site east of the East Experiment
Station and south of the walk to Lewis and
Thatcher dormitories as shown on site plan
prepared by Professor Otto dated April 9, 1943.
Dr. Van Meter recommended that the Trustees authorize the
Administration to submit a Supplementary Budget to cover certain
needs of the University which, could not have been foreseen at the
time the original budget was presented and also to cover certain
requests wnich were in the original budget but which were not
approved by the Legislature. The Trustees considered the budget
item by item as recommended by the Acting President, and it was
VOTED: To authorize the Administration to present
the following Supplementary Budget.
COPY ATTACHED
1527
Supplementary-
Budget
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.^I.
T?£c£
-_^ Secreta iy
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
April 13, 1948
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
SUPPLEMENTA RY BUDGET FOR 1^9
The following request for supplementary appropriation for the fiscal
year 1949 is submitted to meet emergency requirements of the University which
financial provision has not been made.
II. INSTRUCTION
Summer Session Salaries $30,000
No provision has been made for Summer Session
Salaries ana funds must be provided or the session
cancelled. An enrollment of 4.00 students (mostly
veterans) is expected. 46 teachers will be required
full and part-time. Tuition income is estimated to
exceed $40,000,
Regular Instruction Salaries
The following additional positions and changes
are needed to meet the needs of the University during
the next years
2 Instructors, Chemistry . $4-600
1 Associate Professor, Business Admin, 3650
1 Assistant Professor, Business Admin. 2800
3 Instructors, Business Admin. 6900
1 Professor, Landscape Architecture 5100
1 Assistant Professor, Zoology 3360
1 Junior Clerk, Zoology 1380
14 Proctors for Naw Dormitories 5700
1 Nurse for Infirmary 1360
1 Technical Assistant, Visual Education 2190
Summer employment for staff in Bngi- ..fflffP,,.,— „i,
neering
Reclassification
Vacant position of Assistant Pro-
fessor of Veterinary Science to Professor 1740
$44*280
The following additional service is needed in
the Dean's Offices
Dean of Men $5100
2 Junior Clerks 3120
3,220
»«c~
The following positions in the Office of the
Director of Short Courses are recommended for re-
classification t
K. M. Martin from Senior Clerk and
Stenographer to Principal Clerk
C, Heffernan from Junior Clerk and
Stenographer to Senior Clerk
$210
::; .
Grand Total, 182,800
I?. EXPERIMENT STATION
Dutch Elm Disease Control Program
Four automobiles for Dutch Elm
Disease Control*
low dependent upon four cars be-
longing to U.S.D.A. which are inadequate
and may be withdrawn.
The following reclassification of
positions is recommended?
Robert E, Xoung « from Assistant Pro-
fessor Research at Walthara Field Station
to Associate Professor
William J« Garland - frosa Technical
Assistant Research at Valtham Field Station
to Instructor (Research Assistant) , Mi iy)
V. CONTROL SERVICES
The following reclassification of
positions is recommended i
John W. luzmeski from Chief of Laboratory to
Professor $9&)
Albert Spelman from Senior Chemist to
Associate Professor 900
C s Tyson Smith from Assistant Chemist to
Assistant Professor 24.0
16210
Vacant position from Assistant Chemist to
Assistant Professor 2415
-3-
J. A. Bart from Junior Chemist to Instructor
(Research Assistant) ft ffi P,
$2380
VI. OPERATION OF PLANT
a. Plans for Public Health Building f50,000
Chapter 599 of the Acts of 1947 authorizes
the Trustees of the University to participate in
the Federal Hospital Construction Program by
taking advantage of Federal Grant to be supple-
mented by State appropriation for the construction
of a Public Health Building on the Campus to be
used cooperatively by the State Department of
Public Health and the University,
In order to become eligible for Federal Funds
and to insure participation in this program, it is
necessary to have complete building plans* Since
the original budget of the University was submitted,
the Federal Government has approved the program for
Massachusetts including this proposed building.
Therefore, it is essential that plans and
specifications be prepared at the earliest date to
avoid loss of Federal Funds, The requested appro-
priation is to provide for architectural services
for this purpose, .
b. Two Quonset-Type Federal Surplus Buildings,
40 ft. x 100 ft. $25,000
The Federal Works Agency is holding these
buildings for the University for donation. The
cost to us is for removal, re-erection, founda-
tions and utilities services. The space is
urgently needed for our expanding program,
particularly for Agriculture and Engineering, It
provides very low-cost space,
711. BOARDING HAu,
Cost of extra operation for American Institute
of Cooperation #11,250
Since submission of original budget, arrange-
ments have been completed for holding the American
Institute of Cooperation at the University,
August 30 to September 3, 1943. 1,500 persons are
expected to attend, most of whom will be housed and
fed on the Campus, This additional cost to the . '
Boarding Hall cannot be met from funds already appro-
priated and leave sufficient for feeding the student
population. Income will more than offset expenditures.
UMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August IS, 1948, 12:15 P.M., Chairman Bartlett's Office, Boston
PRESEKT; Chairman Bartlett, Mr. Brett,
President Van Meter and Treasurer
Hawley
In accordance with authorization by the Board of Trustees
at its meeting on June 5, 194-3, the committee considered proposed
lease of land to the University of Massachusetts Building
Association and proposed building lease from the Association and,
it was
VOTED : That the form of lease of four parcels of land
for the erection of three student dormitories
and a faculty housing group of units from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to University of
Massachusetts Building Association, pursuant to
Acts of 1939, Chepter 338, as amended by Acts
of 194-5, Chapter 390, arc! by Acts of 1946,
Chapter 352, and by Acts of 1943, Chapter I85,
be and hereby is approved as presented to this
meeting; and that the Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts or a majority thereof, be and
hereby are authorized, in the name and on behalf
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to execute,
acknowledge and deliver, in or substantially in
the form presented to this meeting, said lease
of land from the Commonwealth to the Association
and to cause the common seal of the University
of Massachusetts to be affixed thereto.
It was
VOTED : That the form of lease of three student dormitories
and a faculty housing group of units by University
of Massachusetts Building Association to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, pursuant to Acts of
1939, Chapter 333, as amended by Acts of 1945,
Chapter 390, and by Acts of 1946, Chapter 352, and
by Acts of 1943, Chapter 135, said buildings to be
erected by said Association on four parcels of
lend to be leased to it by the Commonwealth, be
&U
Land -
lease of
Dormitories
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COMMITTEE
Hemond, Conrad, J^
plans for
water and
sewer line
Dutch Elm
Disease
Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
and hereby is approved as presented to this
meeting; and that the Trustees of the Univer-
sity of Massachusetts, or a majority thereof
be and hereby are authorized in the name of
and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, to execute, acknowledge and deliver,
in or substantially in the form presented to
this meeting, said lease of buildings from said
Association to the Commonwealth and to cause
the common seal of the University of Massachusetts
to be affixed thereto.
Upon the recommendation of the Treasurer, it was
Powers
property
VOTED: To approve the appointment of Conrad Hemond, Jr.
as Engineer for preparation of plans for water
and sewer line, under Project P-E2 and to
authorize the Treasurer to execute a contract
with Mr. Hemond for these services, in the name
of and for the Board of Trustees.
The Treasurer reported upon the progress of the con-
struction of the Laboratory Building for Dutch Elm Disease Control
and upon his recommendation, it was
VOTED: To approve plans for the Dutch Elm Laboratory
Building as presented, and to authorize the
Treasurer- to execute contract for construction,
in the name of and for the Board of Trustees.
The status of the proposed acquisition of the property
of the late Thomas Powers was explained. The Executor for the
estate has requested that the Trustees make an offer for this
property so that he may secure clearance from the court and
necessary authority for the transfer of the property. It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to offer the Executor
of the estate of Thomas Powers the sum of
$10,000 for all land and buildings situated on
Stockbridge Foad, of the University campus with
the understanding that all expense involved in
the execution and transfer of this property to-
gether with taxes for the year 194-3 will be met
by the estate, and with the understanding that
Miss Mary Ann Powers, sister of the late Thomas
Powers, and residing at the property, will have
full use of the property without rental payment
to the University during her lifetime, but she
will be responsible for all maintenance of the
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V1MITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
property and agree to keep it in good order.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
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COMMITTEE
Waltham Field
Station - for
improvements
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
November 17, 19^3
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter of November 5, 194-8 from Treasurer
Hawley to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees,
University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail poll are hereby
made part of the official records of the Board of Trustees.
November 5, 19 A8
To: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
There were two Special Appropriations by the Legislature
of 194-8 for Improvements at the Waltham Field Station, as follows:
Chain Link Fence
Greenhouse Construction
115,000.00
9,000.00
Plans and specifications were prepared for these con-
struction projects. They were advertised and bids were received.
The low bidder on the Fence Project is the Anchor Post Products
Company, Inc., with a bid of $13,653.00.
The low bid on the Greenhouse Project is Lord and
Burnham, with a bid of $8,946.00.
These projects have been approved by the Massachusetts
Public Building Commission and the Commission on Administration and
Finance, and we are ready to execute contracts with the low bidders.
This letter is to request Trustee authority for the execution of the
construction contracts which will be in the regular form authorized
by the Public Building Commission. Mail ballot is enclosed and it
will be greatly appreciated if the Trustees will express their
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MMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
decision in this matter promptly by mail.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Mail Poll
In accordance with the information in the Treasurer's letter
of November 5> 194-3, I hereby vote: To approve authorization to
the Treasurer to execute contracts in the name of and for the
Board of Trustees with the Anchor Post Products Co., Inc. for the
construction of Chain Link Fence at Valtham Field Station, and
with the Lord and Burnham Company for the Construction of Green-
house at Waltham Field Station.
Signed: Leonard Carmichael
Lottie A. Leach
A. C. Brett
Joseoh W. Bartlett
_Secretary
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Nev
Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Minutes of Meeting of Trustee Committee on
Faculty & Program of Study
January 12, 1949, 2:00 P.M., President's Office, Amherst
Mrs. McNamara presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Hubbard, Brown, Mrs. McNamara,
President Van Meter, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
with reading of the minutes of the last
meeting.
President Van Meter said that it has become necessary to
add a number of new courses to complete requirements for major
study in certain fields and to round out new programs J . of " ins true- .
tion now being offered. Ke said that each of the new courses that
he would present has been suggested by the department concerned,
approved by the school in which the department is located, and then
acted on by the University Course of Study Committee of which Dean
Mac lime r is the Chairman. After discussion, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve the
attached new courts es of study.
After discussion, it was also
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
attached new courses of study in the
Graduate School.
President Van Meter recommended two men for appointment
to full Professorships. He explained that the right candidate for
a given position is usually located after a wide search and it
sometimes happens that the man is found shortly before the appoint-
ment should take effect. For examole the two men recommended were
located on August 23 and 24- with appointments to take effect
September 1, 194S. This made it impossible to bring the Trustees
AMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
together for action and so after checking with the Chairman of
the Board, the President made one year appointments pending
approval of the Trustees and with the understanding that if the
Trustees disapproved, appointments could be terminated at the end
of the year. After discussing the qualifications of each man, the
Committee
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve appointment of Earl Floyd Cox to
the position of Research Professor of
Agricultural Engineering effective
September 1, 194-3 and to approve appoint-
ment of Carl S. Roys as Professor of
Electrical Engineering effective
September 1, 194-3.
On recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following sabbatical leaves.
1. H. Leland Varley, Assistant Professor of
English, for one year at half pay beginning
September 1, 19-49 to study toward the Doctor
of Philosophy degree at the University of
Wisconsin.
2. Adrian H. Lindsey, Head of Department of
Agricultural Economics for six months with
pay beginning February 1, 1949 to study
statistics at the Giannini Foundation for
Agricultural Economics and to study modern
developments in Economic Theory and
Marketing.
3. James Robertson, -Jr., Assistant Professor
of Landscape Architecture, for one year at
half pay beginning September i, 1949 to
study toward the Master's degree in
Architecture at Carnegie Institute of
Technology.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
Earl F. Cox,
Professor (re-
search) of
Agric. Engin.
Carl S. Roys
Professor of
Elec. Engin.
Sabbatical
Leaves
Varley, H. Leland
Adrian H.
Lindsey
James
Robertson, Jr.
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Tena
Bishop
COMMITTEE
Educational
Policies
Council
Policy on Out-
side Service
for Faculty-
Members
Policy on
Sabbatical
Leaves
College of
Arts and
Science
Dean of
College of
Arts and
Science
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To change sabbatical leave previously
granted to Miss Tena Bishop, Assistant
State 4--H Club Leader, from one year
with half pay beginning September 1,
194-8 to six months with full pay be-
ginning September 1, 194-8.
It has been necessary to recall Miss Bishop from her
leave because of the illness of Miss Marion Forbes her co-worker.
President Van Meter said that the Educational Policies
Council of the University which is made up of deans of the several
schools, certain administrative officers, and elected representa-
tives from the faculty has been meeting weekly to act on educa-
tional policies of the University. This group, of which the Presi-
dent is Chairman, has recommended adoption of a policy on
sabbatical leaves and a policy on outside service for faculty
members .
The Committee studied the two policies recommended and
VOTED : To approve the attached statements.
President Van Meter said that he expects to recommend to
the Full Board combination of the present separate Schools of
Liberal Arts and Science into a College of Arts and Science unaer
one dean. If this is approved by the Board, it will be difficult
to bring in a good experienced man to head the combination at the
present minimum salary for a school dean of $6,000. The President
said that school deans now receive 1300 more than department
heads and $600 more than professors. He felt that this differential
is too small in view of the responsibility of the position. The
Committee discussed two possibilities whereby a dean might be ob-
tained, (l) To get permission to hire above the minimum and
(2) To increase the salaries of school deans and other
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
administrative officers whose salaries are at or above this level.
The Committee urged that President Van Meter bring a recommendation
to the Full Board for salary increases for the deans and ad-
ministrative officers at or above the dean level including the
President.
The meeting was adjourned at 4.:00 P.M.
ecretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Undergradua te C ourses
Psychology 75 (I). STATISTICS IK PSYCHOLOGY - The application of
statistical "procedures to the analysis of psychological
data and to problems of measurement in Psychology and re-
lated fields.
2 class hours; 1 2-hour laboratory period.
Prerequisite, Psychology 26 and Mathematics? . Credit , 3<>
with the proviso that the following be stipulated as
prerequisites?
Mathematics 62 or Agricultural Education 79 «
Psychology 63 (I) . PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - A study of the rela-
tionships between the individual's behavior and his
physiological processes. Emphasis will be placed on
sensory, and .motor phenomena, drives, emotional . behavior,
and learning.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite, Psychology 26 and Physiology 32. Credit, 3«
French 3 (I)> 4- (II) • Intenne; idate French - Primarily a reading
course vith stress on both exact translation and rapid
reeding for comprehension. Grammar review and oral
practice. Pecoramended as a terminal course for those who
are primarily interested in the ability to read French.
Open to graduate students without credit.
U class hours.
Prerequisites, French 1 and 2, or 2 years of high school.
French. Credit, 3 hours each semester.-
French 75 (l)j (II). Cours de Style - A study of syntax and idioms
at an advanced level. The student is taught how to express
himself clearly and logically in living French. Credit, 3 hours*
French 81 (I), The Modern Kovel. Credit, 3 hours*
French 32 (II). Advanced Grammar and Composition - Phonetics.
Pecommended for majors who intend to teach French. Credit , 3 hour
French 91 (I), 92 (II). Seminar - The content of this course will
vary from year to year. Open only to seniors and graduate
^students. Credit, 3 hours each semester.
Italian 51 (I), 52 (II) „ An introductory course for those who have
had no previous Italian or whose preparation is insufficient
for more advanced work. Training in grammar, composition,
pronunciation, with special emphasis on reading.
1+ class hours. Credit, 3 hours each semester.
Italian 75 (I), 76 (II). Primarily a reading course with considerable
attention to review of grammar.
U class hours. Credit, 3 hours each semester.
Spanish 55 (I)> 56 (II). Intensive oral practice, vocabulary study,
grammar essenti >eech«
Prerequisites, Spax , and 8 or equivalent,
class hours. Credit, 3 hours each semester.
Public Health 66 (I), (II). Principles of Sanitation - The applica-
tion of sanitary engineering and related sanitary sciences
health problems in the environment in urban and rural
communities.
class hours. Credit, 2,
Prerequisite, Civil Engineering 77 or permission of the
tor.
Bacteriolo,, (I) ? (It). Water and Sewage Bacteriology - Elementary
bacteriology with emphasis placed upon the importance of
bacteria found in water and sewage • Work will include
routine analyses used in the examination of water and sewage
and in the laboratory control of water and sewage treatment
plants.
2 3-hour laboratory periods. ' Credit, 3,
Prerequisite, Civil Engineering 77 or permission of -the
instructor.
Zoology 35 (I), (II). Vertebrate Physiology - An introductory course
which will include consideration of circulation, respiration,
digestion, metabolism, excretion, chemical and nervous
coordination, muscular activity, and reproduction. The
laboratory work will acquaint the student with some of the
equipment and methods used in physiological studies, with
emphasis on the experimental approach to the labors tory
exercises.
2 class hours; Credit, 3<
1 3-hour laboratory period.
Zoology 83 (I). Comparative Physiology - A course designed to
familiarize students with physiological principles and
adaptations to the environment of animals throughout the
invertebrate and vertebrate phyla. In the laboratory the
experimental method will be developed involving general
procedures and individual problems.
2 class hours; 2 3-hour laboratory periods. Credit, 4-.
Prerequisites* Zoology 1, Zoology 35 «
Zoology 84 (II) . General Cellular Physiology - Lectures and
laboratory covering properties and processes common to
all organisms, including protoplasmic organization, perme-
ability, metabolism, movement, bioelectricity, and repro-
duction.
2 class hours; 2 3-hour laboratory periods. Credit, U*
Prerequisites, one year biology; organic chemistry.
Zoology 87 (I). Endocrinology - ©aphasia will be directed toward the
importance of the endocrine s in their control over normal
functions (growth, metabolism* reproduction, etc.) in a
variety of animals. Laboratory work will consist of demon-
strations and individual problems .
2 clsss hours; 1 3-hour laboratory period. Credit, 3*
Industrial Engineering. 25 (I) . Production Processes ~ A study of
the manufacturing processes in use in industry and the
principles and methods applied. Demonstrations through
the use of field trips and motion pictures are used.
1 class hourj 1 2-hour laboratory.
Industrial Engineering 75 (I). Job Evaluation - A study of the
principles used to determine an evaluation of all occu-
pations in order to establish an equitable rating between
them,' to establish sound wage and salary policies.
2 class hours.
Prerequisite, I.E. 51 •
Industrial Engineering 77 (l). Production Control - A study of the
principles used to regulate production activities in keep-
ing with the manufacturing plan,
3 class hours.
Prerequisite, I.E. 51 •
Industrial Engineering 78 (II). Factory Planning and Layout - A
study of the principles applying to the determination and
development of the physical relationship between plant*
equipment, ana operators working tovard the highest degree
of economy and effectiveness in operation.
1 class hour; 1 3-hour laboratory.
Prerecuisite, M.E. 2, I.E. 51.
Industrial Engineering 80 (II). Plant Budgetary Control - A study
of the principles used to pre-determine expenses for the
factors of production and the comparison of results with
the estimates to determine and deal with the causes of ex-
pense variations as applied by the operating organization
in the industrial plant.
3 class hours.
Prerequisite, I.E. 51.
Industrial Engineering 82 (II) . Vork Simplification - A study of
the principles involved in the simplification of means of
doing vork and in the application and use of these
principles.
1 class hour; 1 3-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite, M.E. 68, I.E. 76 concurrently.
Industrial Engineering 92 (II). Professional Seminar - For seniors
only. Presentation of papers on various important subjects
in the field of industrial engineering, vith principal
emphasis on recent developments.
Food Technology S5 (I) 86 (II) . Technology of Marine Products - A
survey of marine products of commerce and industry.
Canning, curing and freezing of seafoods. Chemical and
microbiological aspects of the industry. By-products,
industrial problems and scientific literature. Emphasis
is placed on the New England fisheries.
1 61ass hour; 1-2 hour laboratory
Credit, 2.
Credit, 2,
Credit, 3«
Credit, 2,
Credit, 3-
Credit. 2.
Credit, 3,,
Credit, 2,
94, - Advanced Calculus :ontinuation of Mathematics
91. Line and sur:: als, ^.ylor's expan-
Fourier's series, Beta
functions.
3 class hours Credit, 3«
Prere te, Mathematics 91 •
GfoJKlAlE COURSES
Courses for Major or Minor Credits
Bacteriology -
193. - — Lectures on the medical significance and in-
terpret . of clinic boratory procedures. Subjects included
ares bacteriology,, histology, parasitology and serology.
Credit, 6.
194.o Msdical Technology.— Continuation of course 193 • Subjects in-
cluded ares clinical chemistry, hematology, basal metabolism,
laboratory records and laboratory administration. Ve'eidy
seminars are included. Credit, 6.
195 • Medical Technology. — Laboratory application of clinical proce-
dures in a hospital certified by the American Medical Associa-
tion for the instruction of Medical Technologists. Subjects in-
cluded are: bacteriology, histology, parasitology and serology.
Credit, A.
196, Medical Technology. — Continuation of course 195. Subjects in-
cluded ares clinical chemistry, hematology and basal metabolism.
Credit, 4«
Botany -
113. Forest Pathology. — A lecture course dealing vith the more common
and important fungus diseases and physiological troubles, and
with wood decay caused by saprophytic fungi which affect forest
trees and forest practice. Credit, 2.
11A. Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases. — A course of stuay in the
fundamental role played by insects in the inception, dissemina-
tion, and epiphytotic development of plant disease. Credit, 2.
130. Problems in Botany. — Individual assignments in morphology,
taxonomy, physiology or pathology. Credit, k-\ each semester.
Chemistry-
130. 132. Advanced Organic Chemistry. — Lectures. These courses will
include each year special topics such as stereochemistry, resonance,
free radical reactions, reaction meciianisns, molecular rearrange-*
ments, etc. Emphasis wii.1 be given to recent developments and con-
tributions. Given in alternate years . Credit, 3»
139. Chemistry of Natural products. — The lectures and collateral read-
ings will deal with the chemistry of some classes of natural com-
pounds which are of biochemical and economic interest. Proteins,
the sugars, starch, cellulose, polyuronides, iignin, ^lucosides,
alkaloids, enzymes, purines, pyrimidines, and pigments wii.1 be
considered.
Credit, 2.
.
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"ices
■U Th Lve a stu ;i n, trail- .
urai
products. Tl king: .of lantern elides, eha. .splays,.
riving o; ■ biems w. arranged
,1 needs. Credit, 5
culture -
of scientific literature relating to
I practices, including various phi. gee of green-
house raanagement, soils, fertilizers, plant propagation,
NDwth regulators, insect pest and disease control, and
other pertinent subjects • Credit, 1-2 each sexueste
ology -
1S6* FiJ .^s Tecirinology.— Marine products; of commerce
Processed seafoods.* Cannin fo , curin&, freezing and refrigera-
tion* Spoilage problems* By-products. Che.aical and
:.crobioiofcical aspects. Scientific literature. Industrial
problem Credit, *
emc
105 , 10o» Introduction to Modem Algebro..-- Funda:, . oncepts
of modern al.- . Postulate systems in. general and, in
particular, such structures as groups, rings, fields, and
vector spaces. Credit, 3
110. Differential Geometry. — -The application of calculus to the
study of curves and surfaces in three dimensional space. Credit,
Mathematics (continued)
,6c Functi & Complex Variable. — An introduction to
ie theory of functions of a complex variable. The course
11 discuss such topics as derivatives, the Cauchy-Riemann
nations 5 conformal mapping, the elementary functions, the
Cauchy integral theorem and formula, singularities, power
series, and Rieman surfaces. Credit, 3»
125 p Theory of Functions of a Real Variable.— The real nunibei
3tem, limits, it sets, continuous functions, derivatives
of one and .more real variables. Credit, 3c
130, Theory of Numbers . —The positive integers, primes, totients,
congruences, Diophantine analysis. Credit, 3»
151» Modern Synthetic Geometry.— .an extension of the geometry of
the triangle and the circle. The course is intended
especially for high school teachers, Credit, 3.
165. Theory of Equations. — An introduction to advanced algebra.
discussion of the conditions for and methods of solving
Algebraic and transcendental equations 3 ruler and compass
construction; systems of equations; determinants and matrices;
symmetric functions; resultants; discriminants; invariants;
the fundamental theorem of algebra,. Credit, 3.
166. Introduction to Higher Geometry.—/; study of various methods
employed in the modern treatment of geometry of points, lines,
and conies. Such topics as homogeneous point and line
coordinates; infinite elements; harmonic division; groups of
transformations and their invariants; and the elements of
projective and other geometries will 'be considered. Credit, 3«
3 71. Vector Analysis.— The algebra and calculus of vectors. Appli-
cations to physics and other fields will be considered. Credit, 3-
194. Advanced Ct lculus . — Line and surface integrals, Taylor's ex-
pansion, Fourier's series, calculus of variations, Gamma end
Beta Functions. Credit, 3.
200. 'Thesis. Credit > 10 '
Zoology and physiology- . . .
102. Problems in Invertebrate Zoology.— Invertebrate fauna of local
ponds, streams and bogs. Morphology, habits, life cycles and
classification of fresh-water protozoans, sponges, flatworms,
bryozoana and crustaceans, with a survey of the important
literature on each 6 roup. Several field trips. Credit, 3.
103- Animal Parasitology.— Important protozoan and helminthic
parasites of man and domestic animals. Emphasis is placed upon
morphology, physiological activities, classification and
.OK.Y and Physio.
10 phyioae d .nodes of
tions] id other fundamental
principle;- ->-sitism ae y of lii Credit, 3.
' re-
pre re animals sprepai n of parasites and parasitized
organs f sifici fe cycles of
parasites ~nd e , Semin ports on re-
Creait, 3.
\ Fisher: reeh-
Lesj the physic; ,ical .tions of the
environ Lons. Credit, 3
^ «
5. Gene: :>logy« orphoio^ical
feai thel . i. Lectures,
Lasmic
structure Lnciusio: i nuc ;aena. Credit , 3.
:dal Cytology, —A specie . ."_ems in
cytology sue: , cytogenetics,
and the application of physipal and chemical methods to the
study of cytaphysiology. Credit, 3»
L4I0 Comparative Physiology*; — a course designed to familiarize stu~
dents with physiological principles and adaptations to the en-
viroment of animals throughout the invertebrate and vertebrate
phyla. In the ^Laboratory the experimental method will be de-
veloped involving general procedures, and individual problems. Credit, 4*
14.2* Creneral Cellular Physioloajv — Lectures and laboratory covering
properties and processes common to ail organisms, including
protoplasmic organization, permeability, metabolish, movement,
bioelectrieity, end reproduction. Credit, 4«
3-43. Endocrinology.— -Emphasis will be directed toward the importance
of the endoerines in their control over normal functions
(growth, metabolism, reproduction, etc.) in a variety of
animals. Laboratory work will consist of demonstrations and
individual problems. Credit 3,
145 • .advanced Vertebrate Physiology. — An opportunity for the student
to tain experience in small aniwaj. surgery and in making, standard
experimental preparations. Suitable technicu.es for recording re-
sults will be employed, did the proper interpretation of the
acquired data will be stressed. Credit, 3.
155. Seminar. Credit, 1.
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Lty she jcept c >lo#ment which woix i
ether capacity, int Let with
y or
:ce it is under
;ate, without
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bility for private professio.
does wo:
Loy him
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Dej :nt of the nature and extent of such activities. In the case of a
De \8 Head of a Division shall
infc University facilities ox- ecu rt are required for "private
s Head of the Department or the Dean of
:d« A reai . Le fee shall be paid to the
ill Vo determined by
m lation
the Head for the
iateme L tended to ay
teaching facult \e
•erink -< Servic
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is a
by the 1
to c
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ant y een in con-
..•r at ars« Th r sabbe
:han c in- seven years .
i to one ' year with full salary or a
full year at one-half ry.
Ho leave with pay shall be granted for salaried employment . however desj ble
e experience. This does not preclude a< ance of scholarships, fellow-
ships, "or other financial aid while the ir iu&l is engaged in stud;
5. Any member of the staff wishing to avail himself of sabb 1 leave
file his statement of intention with the head of his department at least
six months before the Issve is to take effect. If approved by him and the
Dean of his School, it is then presented to the President for his approval
and action by the Board of Trustees. A member of the Extension or Experiment
Station staff should file his request wi- ie head of his department, wh
if he approves, will present it through the Director' of his Division to the
President who will place it before the Trustees with his recommendation.
Members of the Administrative Group make their applications directly to the
President,
6. In order that the leave may be of benefit to the University as well as to
the individual's personal advancement., the recipient of such a grant must
>r til least one full year of service immediately aft©]
expi on of hit e, Failure to comply, obligates the recipient to re-
turn jave-ai; ce money. In the matter of extenuating circum-
stances, this repayment may be modified or cancelled by the Board of
Trustees.
December 21, 1948
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Minutes of [Meeting of Trustee Committee on
Buildings and Grounds
January 12, 1949, 11:15 A.M., Amherst, Mass.
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Whitmore, Hubbard, Deely,
President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke, Mr. Brehm
Since a quorum was not present, it was decided to make
all decisions as called for under the order of business in the form
of recommendations to the Board of Trustees at its meeting on
January 19.
Mr. David D. Barnes, Architect for the new building at
the waltham Field Station presented his plans for this building.
Following inspection of the plans and discussion of the general
specifications, the plans and specifications were approved subject
to such minor changes as may finally be recommended by the Univer-
sity officers concerned.
Mr. W. Cornell Appleton presented plans for the con-
struction of the Electrical Engineering wing of the main Engineer-
ing Building. Following inspection of the plans and consideration
of the general specifications, these plans and specifications were
approved by the Committee.
*■ Following lunch, the Committe made an inspection of
several new buildings with a view to their official acceptance.
In company with the Architects, Alderman and Alderman of
Holyoke, the first three cement block dormitories under Contract
No. 1 which have been completed and in use since December 1 were
approved for acceptance as of that date. The fourth and fifth
Valtham Field
Station
Building
Engineering
Building - wing
Cement Block
Dormitories
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Engineering
Annex
Mills
Dormitory
Faculty-
Apartment
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
buildings under Contract No. 2 were also inspected. They are of
similar design and practically completed. They are to be
occupied with the beginning of the second semester on February 1.
Their acceptance, subject to completion of all work required under
the specifications, was approved.
The Committee inspected the Engineering Annex in company
with the Architect, Mr. Ross. This building is already in use and
the Committee approved its acceptance, subject to completion of a
few minor construction details.
The Committee inspected Mills .Dormitory in company with
Architect Ross. This building is nearly completed and is expected
to be in use early in the second semester. The Committee approved
its acceptance, subject to final completion.
The Committee reconvened at the Office of the Treasurer.
Trustee Hubbard left to attend a meeting of the Trustee Committee
on Course of Study.
The Architect, Mr. Ross, presented plans for the con-
struction of a Faculty Apartment Building of 50 apartments under
the self-liquidating plan of the Building Association. There was
discussion of the advisability of proceeding with this plan in view
of the fact that it cannot be ready for use in September 194-9 when
the University will be faced with its peak housing load. No deci-
sion was reached on this point but the Committee approved the plans
as presented by the Architect.
Mr. Brehm, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, pre-
sented plans for the construction of the new Power Plant and these
were approved.
The meeting adjourned at U
retary pio tern
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
February 23, 1949
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
"25 P*
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The following letter from Secretary Burke to members of
the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts, dated February 11, 194-9, and the resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
February 11, 1949
To: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
President Van Meter has asked me to write to each member
of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts and to obtain a mail ballot concerning
a contract needed in carrying on the work of the Extension Service
At a meeting of the six New England Extension Directors
or their representatives on February 7, Willard A. Munson,
Director of the Extension Service in Massachusetts, was elected
chairman of a group to initiate and carry on a project entitled
"A Regional New England Extension Program in Marketing Information
to Consumers, Producers and Handlers." This will be financed
from funds appropriated by Congress to support the Extension
educational phases of the Research and Marketing Act of 194-6.
In order to use the funds under this Act on a regional
basis, the institution from which the person is elected to ad-
minister the project is required to contract with the Federal
Administrator of the Research and Marketing Act of 194-6 to receive
and handle the funds.
- On February 1 the Conference of New England Agricultural
Commissioners voted unanimously that "The proposed New England
Extension Program in Marketing Information to Consumers, Producers
and Handlers, and the proposed arrangements for coordinating this
plan with the New England Radio News Service is acceptable to the
New England Commissioners of Agriculture."
So that you will have complete information on the purpose
and details of the contract, I am enclosing copy of a project cut-
lining how the program will be carried on in the New England
states and copy of the contract itself.
Research &
Marketing act
New England
Extension
Program
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Would you please return this copy of the contract with
your mail ballot.
Sincerely,
/s/ James V. Burke
Secretary of the University
Mail Ballot
I vote to X approve contract for carrying out
not to
research and service work under the Research and Marketing Act of
19^6 and to authorize the Treasurer of the University of
Massachusetts to sign certain contract in the name of and for
the Board of Trustees.
Signed
Lottie A. Leach
Leonard Carmichael
P. F. "Whitmore
A. C. Brett
Joseph V. Bartlett
S ecretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON EXPERIMENT STATION
September 15, 1949, 11:00 A.M., Office of the Director
of the Experiment Station
Chairman Brett presiding
PRESENT; Trustees Brett, Bartlett, Mrs. ^cNamara,
President Van Meter, also Director
Sievers, Dr. Bradley, Dr. Sieling,
Secretary Burke
The Committee discussed with Director Sievers the
broad policies affecting the operation of the Experiment Station.
The Director outlined the kind of projects which the Station
undertakes, the reason behind the selection of projects, the
funds and manpower with which he works, and the general objectives
of the Station.
Secretary
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Shade Tree
Disease
Laboratory
Foreign
Students
Tuition
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 22, 1949, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Eartlett
49 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Bartlett, Carmichael, Brett,
Whitmore, Mrs. Leach, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley, Secretary
Burke
It vas
VOTED : To waive reading of the call and reading of
the minutes of the last meeting.
President Van Meter said that the Legislature has passed
a bill directing the Trustees to establish a Shade Tree Disease
Laboratory at the Waltham Field Station. No provision was made
in the bill for financing the operation. He recommended that the
Trustees authorize the Administration to amend the University
budget by adding $10,000 to provide for the operation of the
Laboratory.
VOTED:
After discussion, it was
To authorize the Admini strati on to request
an addition of $10,000 to the University
Budget for the year beginning July 1, 1950
for personnel, supplies and other necessities
for the operation of a Shade Tree Disease
Laboratory at Waltham.
President Van Meter said that the University has had
several requests for the admission of students from foreign
countries. The State Department is encouraging exchange of stu-
dents between countries and he feels that it would be desirable to
have a few foreign students on the campus.
The Trustees discussed the desirability of encouraging
a few well-chosen foreign students to attend the University and
it was
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To authorize the President to waive tuition
fees for not more than five foreign students
per year as an encouragement for outstanding
foreign students to attend the University of
Massachusetts because of the advantages to
Massachusetts students of associating with
selected representatives from other civiliza-
tions.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED: To authorize payment from Student Trust Funds
of annual extra compensation in the amount of
$75^00 to Sidney Kaplan for extra service as
coach for the "Quarterly".
Treasurer Hawley reported that five bids have been re-
ceived for the re-roofing of Draper Kail. The lov bid was made by
Columbia Cornice Company in the amount of $7530. It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to execute con-
tracts in the name of and for the Board of
Trustees with the Columbia Cornice Company
for repairs to Draper Hall roof at a cost
of $7530.
Trustee Brett outlined several proposals for construction
of facilities at the University by the Alumni Building Corporation.
It was
VOTED : To request the Alumni Building Corporation to
file a bill with the -legislature providing for
the construction of two additional dormitories
at the University of Massachusetts - one for
men students and one for women students - at
a cost not to exceed $300,000.
^ Mr. Brett said that he had learned that the University of
Oklahoma has recently sold bonds for the construction of a Student
Union Building on a self-liquidating basis. He said that the Alumni
Building Corporation would be willing to explore the possibility of
constructing such a building at the University of Massachusetts.
There was discussion as to cost of such building and the means by
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Academics
Activities
Coaches
Extra
Compensation
Draoer
Hall
Alumni
Building
Corooration
Dormitories
Student
Union
Building
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COMMITTEE
University
Apartments
Faculty-
Apartment
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
which the cost could be liquidated, ft was agreed that the plan
was worth exploring further but that more facts were needed before
a decision could be reached.
Mr. Brett felt that such a building might well be an
Alumni Memorial for World War II and that the Associate Alumni
might be willing to contribute funds which they have raised for a
memorial toward the cost of the Student Union Building. The Alumni
have raised approximately $125,000 and it does not appear likely now
that they will raise much more. This amount is too small for them
to construct a separate memorial building.
Treasurer Hawley said that the Faculty Apartment Building
being erected by the Alumni Building Corporation will be ready abou
June 1, 1950. He has had a considerable number of inquiries from
faculty members as to apartments but he cannot arrive at definite
commitments until rent schedules are fixed definitely. The build-
ing includes a total of 50 apartments divided as follows:
11 with combination living-bedroom; 12 with 1 bedroom; 24- with 2
bedrooms, and 3 with 3 bedrooms. Annual operating and amortizing
costs for the building as a whole will be approximately $4-3,000.
Allowance needs to be made for possible vacancies from time to
time. After discussion, the Trustees
VOTED: To authorize the Administration to fix rents
for apartments in the Faculty Apartment Build-
ing at rates totaling at least $4-7,500 per
year.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
These rentals include heat, hot vater, janitor service,
refrigerator and stove. Tenants will pay their own electric
bills. Leases will be on a 12-month basis, renewable from year
to year with August 31 as the expiration date to avoid vacancies
in the summer.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:4.0 P.M.
ecrexary
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Bonds
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
November 25, 1949
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated November 10, 19 49 from
Treasurer Kawley to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees
and the resultant mail ballot are hereby made part of the
official records of the Board.
November 10, 1949
To: Finance Committee
Board of Trustees
Due to the payment at maturity of bonds of the Central
Pacific Failroad which we held and to a small amount of margins
on past transactions, we ••..have at the Springfield Safe Deposit and
Trust Company an uninvested principal of §5*204.. 75« 1 have
discussed with Mr. Haigis, Chairman of the Committee, the matter
of the reinvestment of this sum. Vie have an application for a
first mortgage real estate loan from a University Sorority.
It is our opinion that before making a long-term invest-
ment, the Committee should have an opportunity to consider our
whole investment program. Accordingly, it is my recommendation,
which has the approval of the Chairman, that the uninvested
principal, indicated above, be deposited in the Amherst Savings
Bank at 2\ percent interest, pending decision of the Committee
as to future investment.
In order to make this transfer, I need to present to
our fiscal agent, the Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
a vote of the Committee authorizing the change. Accordingly, I
enclose herewith a ballot form and returned envelope for your use.
Your consideration is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MAIL BALLOT
MITTEE
In accordance with the recommendation of the Treasurer
in his letter of November 10, 194-9> I hereby vote: to authorize
the withdrawal of $5,204.75 uninvested principal from the
Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company for reinvestment by
the Treasurer. It is understood that this amount will be
temporarily deposited in the Amherst Savings Bank at 2\% interest.
Yes.
No
Signed:
J. W. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Philip F. "Whitmore
Ralph F. Taber
John ¥. Haigis
William M. Gashin
F.. A. Van Meter
_Secretary
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Veterans
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOAED OF TFUSTEES
December 20, 1949, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
4.9 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
PRESENT;
Chairman Bartlett presiding
Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Carmichael,
Vhitmore, Mrs. Leach, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and read-
ing of the minutes of the last meeting.
Treasurer Hawley said that the Veterans Administration
now requires contract covering education of veterans under the
provisions of Public Law 34.6. Previously the Veterans Administra-
tion required contracts only for veterans studying under Public
Law 16. Pending agreement upon terms of this contract, the
Veterans Administration has offered a preliminary contract for one
year which provides for a payment by the Veterans Administration
up to 75$ of the amount claimed by the University with the remain-
ing amount to be paid upon execution of final contract.
Pending the signing of this contract, the Veterans Ad-
ministration has made no payment for tuition, fees, text books and
other supplies furnished by the University. After discussion, it
wa:
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to sign pre-
liminary contract dated September 19, 1949
with the Veterans Administration in the
name of and for the Board of Trustees.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
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VOTED : To promote Mrs. K. May Larson from Associate
Professor to Professor of Home Economics Ex-
tension effective January 1, 1950 at annual
salary of $5760. This promotion is to the
vacancy left by the retirement of Mrs. Harriet
J. Haynes.
The Trustees invited Dean Helen S. Mitchell and Miss
Alice Jane of the School of Home Economics into the meeting to
discuss a proposal that Crotty Brothers, concessionaires, take over
the operation of boarding halls at the University.
Treasurer Hawley said he had been requested by
Commissioner Thomas H. Buckley to attend a meeting of the
Commission on Administration and Finance recently to discuss the
possibility of having Crotty Brothers operate the University board-
ing halls. Mr. Crotty was present at the meeting of the ComTiission|.
Mr. Hawley received the impression that the Commission was favor-
able to Mr. Crotty' s proposal and that they would like to have him
take over operation of the boarding halls at an early date possibly
by February 1 - the beginning of the second semester. As a result
of the meeting, Chairman Buckley has asked that the Trustees con-
sider Mr. Crotty' s proposal.
Chairman Bartlett said that apparently tvvo questions are
involved. (1) Should the University turn its boarding hall opera-
tions over to a concessionaire and (2) If so, under what conditions
The Crotty Brothers proposal appears to include the ex-
clusive privilege of selling all food stuff on campus and also all
tobacco and beverages. This would include operation of the Uni-
versity Store and the vending machines in the dormitories as well
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as operation of the three boarding units. Heat, light, fuel,
equipment and maintenance of buildings and grounds would be
supplied by the University. Treasurer Havley indicated that these
items cost annually about *13,/+00. Crotty Brothers propose to pay
to the University 3>% of their gross sales or approximately 310,000
annually. No guarantee is made as to prices to be charged to stu-
dents. Books of tickets would be sold to students at a cost of
$36.50 per book - each book being good for 30 days. A student can
use the book to pay for meals with each dish being priced
separately. He can also use the book for the purchase of tobacco,
soft drinks, snacks or other items sold by the concessionaire.
Under this plan the student is not required to eat any fixed
number of meals at the Boarding Hall. After the $36-50 is used up,
the student may pay cash for additional meals or purchase a $10.00
coupon book good at all times or until he purchases another 30-day
book.
The original proposal had been for the University to sell
the books and see that students purchased them. The Treasurer
objected to this plan and apparently the Comptroller of the
Commonwealth has agreed with him that the concessionaire should
handle sales of tickets and collection of money.
In reply to question the Treasurer said that the Uni-
versity now requires all freshman students and all dormitory resi-
dents except seniors and except members of fraternities which
operate boarding halls to eat at the University boarding hall.
About 14.00 students are eating there regularly at the present time.
About 100 students are employed part time at the Boarding Hall.
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There was discussion as to whether it would be possible
to continue instruction at the University in Institution Managemen
and Hotel Stewarding if the boarding halls are operated by a con-
cessionaire. At the present time the School of Home Economics
teaches quantity cooking and institutional management, using the
boarding hall at Butterfield as a working laboratory. The stu-
dents are trained in menu planning, meal preparation, and food
service. Dean Mitchell said that she questioned very seriously
whether this could be coordinated with operation of the boarding
halls by a concessionaire.
The students actually take over the operation three
times a week relieving the regular employees. The boarding hall a
Butterfield is also under the supervision of the School of Home
Economics in its entire operation as well as during the time when j:he
students are preparing the meals.
She said she did not know of any college or university
which teaches institutional management and which has a concessionaire
operate its boarding halls. She felt that the very fact that a
concessionaire was operating the boarding halls as against a Home
Economics School would lower the prestige of the school and under-
mine accreditation of the instructional program.
Mr. Andrew Crotty and Mr. Joseph M. Gately were invited
into the meeting to discuss their proposal. They stated that the
form of contract submitted by them to Dr. Bartlett was sub-
stantially that now in operation at William and Mary College.
They said that the students at William and Mary are not required
to eat at the concession but that 30-day tickets are sold to those
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who do eat there. This provision enables students to eat elsewhere
now and then to avoid complaints on paying for meals seven days a
week when all meals are not actually eaten.
The Trustees asked Mr. Crotty how the student or his
parents could know in advance the cost of board for a year under
this system. They pointed out that the University has always
published a statement in its catalogue indicating the cost of
board. The University now provides 15 meals a week at &S.75 and
provides week-end service on a cash basis to those who wish to
eat there. Mr. Crotty said that his organization is willing to
operate in any manner that would prove most satisfactory to the
University. He said that they could readily change the 30-day
ticket policy to a fixed charge basis so that students can know
in advance the cost of eating for a semester or for a year.
The Trustees also asked how much student help would be
used if the operation were on a concessionaire basis. Mr. Crotty
said that they endeavor to use student help in every way possible.
At William and Mary they are using 2U students approximately
6 hours a day.
There was discussion as to continued employment of full
time workers now at the Boarding Hall. Mr. Crotty said it is
their policy to retain the efficient workers and to release those
who do not prove satisfactory. Question was raised as to the per-
centage of gross sales paid to other colleges where Crotty Brothers
have concessions. Three percent is paid at William and Mary and
5% at Stetson. Mr. Crotty said that it is possible that they could
pay 5% at the University if they were favored with the contract.
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He also agreed that it -would not be necessary for them to take over
all vending machines especially in view of the fact that the only
vending machines in dormitories are for soft drinks and the profit
from these machines is used by the dormitory residents to buy
recreational equipment or to establish scholarship funds. He indi-
cated that he referred to the soft drink machines now in the dormi-
tories but that he would not favor expansion of vending machines to
handle other sales. Treasurer Hawley said that the University also
is against additional vending machines as the Administration does
not want miscellaneous food service in the dormitories.
It was the concensus that many details still have to be
worked out, especially the problem of the University's instruction
program in Foods Management. It was felt that it would be unwise
to rush through a decision until further study can be made. The
Trustees requested Dean Mitchell to obtain more information from
other colleges and universities as to how they handle their food
service.
Chairman Bartlett said that he would not be present at
the annual meeting of the Board and he was therefore appointing
today a committee to nominate officers and committee members for
the coming year. This committee is composed of Trustees Deely,
Chairman; Trustees Hubbard and Mrs. Leach.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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SPECIAL TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON TUITION AND FEES
January U, 1950, 11:00 A.M., President's Office, Amherst, Mass.
Trustee Hubbard presiding
PRESENT.: Trustees Hubbard, Taber, Brown,
Whitmore, Deely, President Van Meter,
Dean Machmer, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke, Registrar Lanphear
The Committee first considered non-student fees charged
by the University for various services, particularly services
rendered by the "control" laboratories.
Treasurer Hawley presented a tabulation of the fees
charged for (1) feed, fertilizer and dairy glassware inspection
(2) seed inspection (3) inspection for poultry and animal diseases
and (A) dairy cattle certification. His tabulation showed the fees
charged by tne University of Massachusetts as compared with the
fees charged by the other New England Land-Grant Colleges. Feed,
fertilizer and dairy glassware testing is done at no cost to the
State inasmuch as income equals appropriations. Dairy cattle certi-
fication is also self-supporting. However, the seed control
laboratory spends approximately $15,000 against an income of appro xi
mately $2,100. Some of the seed tests which they make are required
by law and no fee is charged. Certain tests are made on voluntary
basis for which fee is charged.
Poultry and animal disease testing produces a revenue
that equals about 57% of cost. Most of this service is testing for
poultry pullorum disease which is done at 5 cents per bird.
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Only Maine charges more than Massachusetts, with a fee of 6 cents
per bird. Connecticut charges 2 cents. Massachusetts poultrymen
apparently are strongly against any increase in the fee, as an
increase in any of their costs would put them at a disadvantage in
a highly competitive industry. The law establishing this service
provides that the University may charge a fee up to 10 cents per
bird.
In connection with the discussion, it was brought out
that the University performs a great many services free of charge
for other state institutions. The Trustees felt that a tabulation
should be made of all these various services which should be brought
to the attention of the Ways and Means Committee, the Commission
on Administration and Finance, and the Governor.
The Trustees requested Treasurer Hawley also to prepare
figures showing how much it costs the University to make each of the
various kinds of tests mentioned above and to report this informa-
tion to the Trustees at a later date.
There was discussion of the fee which should be charged
to parents who send children to the University Nursery School
operated by the School of Home Economics and it was
VOTED: To increase the fee from the present $10.00
per semester to $25.00 per semester effective
September 1, 1950.
Dr. Hubbard voted against this proposal.
The Committee then considered student tuition and fees.
President Van Meter said that it has been the function of land-
grant colleges to provide low cost education. The general policy
is to keep tuition low so as to be able to provide education to
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those who otherwise would not be able to go to college. Recently,
however, there has been some pressure from the State to increase
the tuition charge so as to provide more revenue for the Common-
wealth as an offset to the appropriations of the University. The
President felt that tuition should be kept low, or if the Trustees
decide to increase the tuition, provision should be made for
scholarships to take care of needy cases.
The Trustees then considered tuition and fee charges at
other state universities in the northeast. Massachusetts is not
out of line as to cost to the student in a comparison with this
group .
Trustee Deely said that there is a serious competitive
demand on the resources of government. This is increasing the
cost of government and increasing the competition for the state
dollar. It is important that the student body at the University
should increase and not decrease. However, he felt that a tuition
rate of |100 established in 1933 is not realistic today. The in-
come of people has substantially advanced. He felt that Trustees
had an obligation of increasing the amount of the tuition fee but at
the same time of providing scholarships for needy students even to
the extent of free tuition. However most parents can afford an
increase in the tuition charge. He suggested that if scholarships
are established for needy students they should be administered by
the Scholarship Committee of the University.
Registrar Lanphear said that of 620 freshmen admitted
this past fall, 94- applied for scholarships but that the University
was able to award only 29 and these were practically all in Agri-
culture and its related sciences.
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Trustee Hubbard said that in his opinion there is no
need for a state university if tuition fees are to be comparable
or nearly comparable with those of private colleges. If we raise
our tuition, we get nearer to the same cost basis as these colleges
Mr. Lanphear indicated that the student body at the
University comes from low income families and that any increase
in tuition would seriously affect this group unless it were offset
by generous scholarship provisions. In answer to a question he
said that a decrease in tuition would cause more students to apply
for admission which would raise the quality of the student body.
Conversely an increase in tuition would cause fewer students to
apply and lower the quality of the student body.
After further discussion, it was
VOTED : To continue the present committee, to draw
in advice from various persons and groups,
and to prepare a recommendation to the full
Board prior to the budget meeting of the
Board.
It was also
VOTED: To hold a meeting of the committee early in
March at the State House.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE OK FINANCE
January 4., 1950, 2:00 P.M., President's Office, Amherst, Mass.
Trustee Haigis presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Haigis, Taber, Vhitmore,
President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke
Treasurer Hawley distributed copies of a tabulation show-
ing all endovment investments as of November 30, 194-9. It was
VOTED: To make no change in the endowment list
at the present time.
It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees con-
firm the following transactions in securities
during the 1949 calendar year as requested by
the agent for endowment securities:
Matured bond August 2, $5*000, Central
Pacific Railroad, 4's, $5,000.
Withdrawal November 22, 1949 for deposit
in Savings Bank, f 5, 204.75.
Treasurer Hawley said that the Comptroller of the Common-
wealth has informed him that the University may no longer cash stu-
dent checks or other personal checks with State funds. Mr. Hawley
said that there has been no loss due to bad checks for at least ten
years and that unless the University can cash checks for staff or
students, it would be necessary for persons to travel one mile to
the town of Amherst and establish credit there. He pointed out that
cash balances are usually available in several non-state funds such
as the Athletic Fund and the University Store Fund. It was
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VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to use balances
in the University Trust Funds accounts for
cashing of checks payable to students of
the University for amounts not to exceed
$100 per check and for cashing State, Federal
and University checks of the staff other than
payroll checks.
President Van Meter said that the Experiment Station has
a need for additional land on which to conduct experiments. The
University has encroached upon Experiment Station land with new
buildings and with today's land prices it is not considered
feasible to attempt to buy. However four acres of land are avail-
able for rental. After discussion, it was
VOTE D: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
rental of four acres of land on East Pleasant
Street from A. A. Brown at a cost of $200 per
year for five years.
Treasurer Hawley said that the previous Assistant
Treasurer, Mr. Broadfoot, had been voted authority by the Board of
Trustees to sign checks and papers in the absence of the Treasurer.
Mr. Broadfoot has retired and the present encumbent is L. Lawrence
Taylor. Mr. Hawley felt that Mr. Taylor should also have this
authority so that the business of the University may proceed on such
occasions as it is necessary for the Treasurer to be absent.
The Trustees inquired as to the size of bond covering
Mr. Taylor. Mr. Hawley said that Mr. Taylor is covered by a
blanket bond in the amount of $10,000. The Trustees felt that
this bond is too low considering the amounts of cash available and
requested that Mr. Hawley raise question with the Executive
Committee as to the size of the bond. It was
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VOTED: To recommend to the Trustees that in the
absence of the Treasurer, the Assistant
Treasurer, L. Lawrence Taylor, be
authorized to sign such official documents
of the University as require the signature
of the financial officer in charge.
It was
VOTED: To authorize L. Lawrence Taylor, Assistant
Treasurer of the University of Massachusetts,
to sign any and all checks, withdrawal orders,
drafts, certificates of deposit, and all
other documents required to be signed or en-
dorsed in the name and behalf of University
of Massachusetts or the Board of Trustees of
said University of Massachusetts in order to
deal with, withdraw from, and deposit to any
bank accounts of the University of Massachusetts.
The Treasurer said that from time to time it is
necessary to destroy old vouchers and that before doing so he re-
ceives permission from the State Commission on Obsolete Records.
This Commission has recently authorized him to destroy State
vouchers to the period of the last audit but at the same time the
Commission indicated that it had no jurisdiction over Trust Fund
vouchers. After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to destroy Trust
Fund vouchers up to July 1, 1942.
The Treasurer reported that as of June 30, 1949 > 34- stu-
dent loans are outstanding in a total amount of $2, 592. 44- • Seven-
teen of these loans are overdue. The Attorney General has
recommended cancellation of seven of these loans which are now out-
lawed by the statute of limitations. The seven loans total $502.
It vas
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VOTED ; To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize the Treasurer to cancel the follow-
ing seven notes:
Name
Date of Note
Allan T. Fuller May 15, 1940
Marshall Holt March 16, 1933
Gardner C. Lombard Feb. 19, 1936
John P. Morrison Oct. 3, 1933
Leonard Rice Jan. 14, 1937
Henry R. Surgen Jan. 23, 1942
Malcolm H. Adams Feb. 12, 1934
pate of Maturity Amount
Sept. 15, 1940 $27.65
May 16, 1933 75-45
Sept. 19, 1936 141.00
Oct. 3, 1939 32.10
March 14, 1937 63.39
July 23, 1942 26.95
August 12, 1934 135.40
There was discussion as to the feasibility of continuing
the agreement with the Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company
for its handling of endowment funds. It was felt that it would be
easier for the Treasurer to do business with a local bank and that
better control could be maintained over the funds. It was agreed
that Treasurer Hawley would consult with a local bank and report
back to the Board or to the Executive Committee after he had ob-
tained more information.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON TUITION AND FEES
March 8, 1950, 2:00 P.M., Room 443, State House, Boston, Mass.
Chairman Hubbard presiding
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PRESENT:
Trustees Hubbard, Whitmore, Deely,
Taber, Brown, Thomas H. Buckley,
Chairman of the Commission on Ad-
ministration and Finance, William
H. Bixby, Budget Commissioner,
President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke
It was
TOTED: To waive reading of the call.
The Secretary read that portion of the minutes of the
January L, meeting pertaining to student tuition at the University.
Trustee Deely said that practically all, if not all,
private colleges have increased their tuition substantially in the
past few years so that $4-50 is a minimum for most well-known
private colleges and universities. The University of Massachusetts
has not changed its tuition since 1933 when the present rate of
$100 was established. He said, however, that the Trustees should
not consider an increase in tuition without at the same time
making provision for scholarship funds to take care of needy and
deserving students who otherwise might be debarred from higher
education.
Mr. Enright, Chair-man of the Committee on Agriculture of
the Legislature, appeared briefly but could not stay because of
pressure of legislative business.
Representative Brox also of Agriculture attended the
meeting for a brief period to speak in favor of low tuition at the
University. He said that he was in favor of keeping tuition costs
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down so that students from low income families may continue to
attend. He said that he would consider a tuition increase only as
a last resort. Upon question from one of the Trustees, he said
that he would not object to a tuition increase if the increased in-
come were used to provide scholarships for needy students; other-
wise he would not favor an increase.
Representative Hannon also of Agriculture appeared
briefly at the meeting to say that he hoped no action would be
taken to bar qualified youngsters from higher education because of
lack of funds. In answer to a question he said that he would not
object to a tuition increase if the increased income were used for
scholarship aid to needy students.
Mr. Bixby spoke of State finances in general and also of
finances of the State University. During the past few years it has
been possible to provide increased funds to the University from
the Veterans fund. At the same time the University was collecting
tuition at the rate of $4-00 per year per veteran. Now with the
number of veterans declining, tuition income has fallen off and
also the State is able to assign less money to the University
from the Veterans fund. Much of the cost of operation has to be
shifted to the general fund. He said that a proposal to increase
tuition but to use all the increase to provide scholarships would
probably not appeal to the Legislature.
Mr. Bixby estimated roughly that the annual net cost per
student at the University is about £600 a year as against a tuition
payment for civilians of $100. He said also that the Ways and
Means Committee at the present time is exploring all possibilities
for increasing revenue to the State.
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There was discussion as to whether the Trustees of the
University have the power without further legislation to vary the
amount of tuition charged to different students. In connection
with this discussion, Paymond FitzGerald of the Department of Edu-
cation stepped into the meeting briefly to cite the Lynch - Warren
case and the Whitaker - Salem case as possibly having bearing on
the ability of the Trustees to charge tuition or to vary the amount
of tuition.
Commissioner Buckley suggested the possibility of establish-
ing State scholarships to be awarded on the basis of regional
competitive examinations. He said that he believes this is being
done in Pennsylvania at the present time. He suggested that the
tuition might be increased to |200 per year and that a portion of
the increased income could be used for establishing 500 scholar-
ships at $200 each. Mr. Buckley also suggested the possibility of
using more funds for employment of students to help them meet ex-
penses. Commissioner Buckley cited Chapter Lh of the Acts of 1383
which provided for the establishment of scholarship funds by the
Legislature. This statute appears to be still on the books but no
funds were ever appropriated to put it into effect.
There was discussion of the idea of having flexible
scholarship funds which could be apportioned according to need.
It was also suggested that the regional scholarships might be
available only to needy students - or scaled in amount according to
need .
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It was agreed that the Secretary would "write to the
University of Pennsylvania and also to Cornell University to learn
more about the regional scholarship plan.
Chairman Hubbard said that he had just received mimeo-
graphed preliminary copy of that section of the report of the
Recess Commission on Education dealing with the University of
Massachusetts. He said the report was not yet in print and re-
quested that the Secretary get copies as soon as possible and mail
them to the Trustees. In the report the Becess Commission opposes
an increase in tuition and also recommends the establishment of
State scholarship funds.
Treasurer Hawley said that he has assembled further in- Eees
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formation on fees charged by the University for various control
law services. It was agreed that due to the lateness of the hour,
Mr. Hawley would mail this information to the committee rather
than present it orally.
The meeting was adjourned at 4-*15 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 21, 1950, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
49 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Bartlett, Whitmore, Mrs. Leach,
President Van Meter, Commissioner Thomas
H. Buckley, Treasurer Hawley, Walter
Johnson, Dr. Mitchell, Miss Jane,
Secretary Burke
At the request of Chairman Bartlett, Treasurer Hawley
reviewed the history of the Boarding Hall operations. The Uni-
versity has conducted a boarding hall for students for 47 years.
Until September of 1938 it was operated on a revolving fund basis.
In 1938 it was converted to operation on an appropriation basis
upon the initiative of the State Commission on Administration &
Finance. The Commission now questions the continued operation of
the Boarding Hall on an appropriation basis and recommends that it
be leased to a private concessionaire. Mr. Hawley says that he
understands that the recommendation is based on two propositions:
(l) That this would reduce the annual appropriation required by
the University. (2) That present management is inefficient and
unsatisfactory .
Commissioner Buckley stated that the Commission on Ad-
ministration & Finance is opposed to operation of the Boarding
Hall on a revolving fund basis. He said that the present appro-
priation system is better budgeting and offers better control of
expenditures. He said that legislation would be necessary to re-
establish the Boarding Hall on a revolving fund basis and that the
Commission would oppose such legislation.
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Chairman Bartlett said that apparently the Trustees must
decide three questions: (1) Shall the Boarding Hall be operated by
a concessionaire and if so, on what conditions? (2) Shall the
management of the Boarding Hall be changed? (3) Should the Univer-
sity go along as at present?
Dri Mitchell said that at the request of the Executive
Committee she had collected information by means of a questionnaire
from 46 colleges and universities as to procedures in operation of
their boarding halls. In 44 of the 46 universities replying, the
boarding hall is operated by the college or university. In one
there is a combination of university and concessionaire. The other
reply could not be understood.
She also inquired as to the use of student labor.
Apparently the University of Massachusetts is about average with the
other colleges in its use of student labor in operating the Boarding
Hall.
Thirty-seven institutions indicated that they taught in-
stitution management and 33 of the 37 said that the teaching program
was coordinated with the food service. Nine said that restaurant
management was taught and 7 of the 9 coordinated the teaching with
food service.
Dr. Mitchell also asked the colleges whether they required
students to eat at the boarding hall. Those which had discontinued
compulsion got into financial difficulties and went back to required
board, at least for a part of their students.
She said that 14 colleges operate boarding halls on re-
volving funds. Three are state subsidized, 24 are self-supporting.
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Commissioner Buckley asked Dr. Mitchell as to the rela-
tive importance of the food teaching program as against the food
service program at the University. Dr. Mitchell said that 22
students in each semester are studying the hotel stewarding course
and \U home economics students are majoring in food management.
Commissioner Buckley asked whether Dr. Mitchell had made an effort
to find out if a concessionaire could make allowances for the needs
of these students. Dr. Mitchell said that she had not but had
been advised by other colleges that such a proposal would not be
satisfactory. Chairman Buckley asked whether other students be-
sides the 36 in each semester are benefited by university operation
of a boarding hall but could not benefit under a concessionaire.
Dr. Mitchell said that a few students are used in meat cutting and
food preparation. However, for the most part, student labor is
used in washing dishes and in serving food at the counters.
In reply to a question, Mr. Johnson said that the Uni-
versity has 65 full-time employees. These are not on Civil Ser-
vice. Their dates of initial employment vary. All are in the
State Retirement System. He said that about 100 students are em-
ployed part-time at the Boarding Hall.
Commissioner Buckley asked about the present price
charged to students. Mr. Hawley said that 5-day meal tickets are
sold for $8.75» Students wishing to board on Saturday and Sunday
pay cash at the rate of $1.90 a day making a total of $12.55 for 7
days.
Mr. Buckley said that according to his record 22,000
meals were paid for but not eaten by students in the month of
January 1950 but that there was a loss on each meal that was
actually eaten. He said that meals cost 64# and were sold for 58#«
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Treasurer Hawley stated that the gross income through
February was $303,156.37; expenditures were $274,721.76 leaving a
gain of $28,^35.11.
Mr. Buckley asked whether the Treasurer's figures show-
ing net gain were on an accrual or a cash basis. In other words,
did the apparent profit include income from the sale of tickets
for meals not yet eaten?
Mr. Hawley said that the above figures covered only in-
come and expenditures applicable to the eight months, July 1, 194-9
to February 28, 1950. They do not include income from service not
yet rendered.
Treasurer Hawley pointed out that last year was the only
year that the Boarding Hall operated at a loss. He said that this
was due for the most part to a decision by the Administration not
to require students to eat at the Boarding Hall.
Chairman Bartlett asked who criticized Mr. Johnson's
management. Commissioner Buckley said that a group of stewards
of mental hospitals had made a survey at his request in March of
1949. Mr. Buckley then read the report of these stewards in
which they criticized severely the operation of the Boarding Hall
and recommended a change in management.
Treasurer Hawley reported that he had received several
commendations of the food service of the Boarding Hall including
a commendation from a group of public health workers who were re-
cently at the University for a 12-week short course. These men
praised the food very highly and said that their only complaint
was that they gained weight. Mr. Hawley spoke of the student mess
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committee appointed by the Student Senate to work with the Boarding
Hall, He said that the mess committee this year has made very
little, if any, criticism.
Chairman Bartlett asked Mr, Johnson what he cared to say
about the report of the stewards. Mr. Johnson said that he dis-
agreed with their findings and further that the report was pre-
pared during the period when the University was not requiring stu-
dents to eat at the Boarding Hall and the management could not plan
on how many meals to prepare. He pointed out that the only meal
that the stewards ate during the period of their report was eaten
late in the serving period when choices were not available. Miss
Jane said that food in the best restaurants is not as good at the
end of the serving period as at the beginning.
It was agreed to hold another meeting of the Executive
Committee as early as possible. The Secretary was instructed to
find a date when all members could be there.
The meeting was adjourned at two o'clock.
'3^!Lc&-^&--^
^Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass,
March 29, 1950
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated March 14- from Treasurer
Hawley to members of the Finance Committee of the Board of
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts and the resultant
mail ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the
Board,
March 14-, 1950
To: Finance Committee of the
Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
The Board of Trustees at its Annual Meeting in
January voted to authorize the Treasurer to negotiate an agree-
ment with the First National Bank of Amherst for custody of en-
dowment securities, said agreement to be subject to approval of
the Finance Committee,
Such an agreement has been prepared which is acceptable
to the Bank and which Mr. Haigis, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, has approved. This agreement is substantially the
same as the one now in force with the Springfield Safe Deposit
and Trust Company. It provides, in addition, that the Bank shall
review holdings from time to time and make suggestions to the
Treasurer for investment or reinvestment. It requires that a
certified copy of a vote of the Finance Committee shall be pre-
sented as authority for the sale or purchase of securities or for
the withdrawal of securities or funds. The compensation to the
Agent is specified as three percent (3%) of gross income received
which is the same rate paid under our present agreement.
The Chairman has authorized me to request a vote of
the Committee, by mail, and I enclose a ballot for that purpose.
If any Trustee would like to see a copy of the full agreement be-
fore voting, I shall be glad to send one upon request.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
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SECURITIES OF
THE COLLEGE
FIRST
NATIONAL BANK
OF AMHERST
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MAIL BALLOT
In accordance vith the explanations contained in the
Treasurer's letter of March 14-, 1950, I herefcy vote as follows
upon the proposition of approval of the agreement vith the First
National Bank of Amherst for custody of securities of Endowment
Funds.
Approved X_
John W. Haigis
J. V. Bartlett
Philip F. Whitmore
Ralph F. Taber
William M. Cashin
R. A. Van Meter
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
March 30, 1950
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
The following letter from Treasurer Hawley to members
of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts, dated March 24, 1950, and the resultant
mail ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the
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Cavalry
Barn
Board,
To: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
March 24, 1950
Gentlemen:
With the approval of the Chairman, a mail vote is re-
quested herewith on the subject of authorizing the Treasurer to
execute a contract with Aquadro and Cerruti, Inc., of Northampton,
in the amount of $8,481.64- for the Reconstruction of the present
Cavalry Stable to provide storeroom and other facilities for the
ROTC.
The Legislature appropriated $65,000 for the Improvement
of ROTC Facilities. Under this appropriation, we have set up,
and the Public Building Commission has approved, three projects;
the first of which is the Reconstruction of the present Cavalry
Stable for storeroom facilities. The other two are the Con-
struction of an Arms Storage Building, adjacent to the present
Drill Hall, and the construction of a Garage, adjacent to the
present Cavalry Stable for the hosing of armored vehicles. The
Budget, as originally set up and approved by the Building
Commission, is as follows:
Cavalry Stable Reconstruction
Arms Storage
Garage
Total
$12,000
18,000
35.000
$65,000
You will note that the low bid received on the Cavalry
Reconstruction is substantially lower than the estimate of
$12,000. There is no question in our minds that the other facili-
ties can be provided within the funds appropriated.
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
There is considerable urgency in the case of the Recon-
struction of the Cavalry Stable since we have no place in which
to store clothing and equipment issued to students when this is
returned to us at the end of the semester. Hence, we are very
eager to get this project completed before the end of May so that
it will be available for use at that time. That is why we are re-
questing your early consideration of this contract.
The award of this contract to the low bidder, Aquadro &
Cerruti, has been approved by the Public Building Commission and
by the Comptroller of the Commonwealth. Your early consideration
will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
MAIL BALLOT
In accordance with information contained in the letter
of the Treasurer of March 2U 9 1950, my vote is recorded below on
the proposition that the Treasurer be authorized to execute a
contract in the name of and for the Board of Trustees with
Aquadro and Cerruti, Inc., of Northampton, in the amount of
$8,4£1.64 for "the Reconstruction of the Cavalry Stable to provide
storeroom and other facilities for the RORC.
Approved_
J. W. Bartlett
Philip F. Whitmore
Leonard Carmichael
A. C. Brett
Lottie A. Leach
R. A. Van Meter
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April U, 1950, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
4.9 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Whitmore,
Carmichael, Mrs. Leach, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke
Discussion of the last two meetings of the Executive
Committee on the subject of the University Boarding Hall was re-
viewed. It was brought out that the Boarding Hall had operated
1
for many years without financial loss until last year. In that
one year there was a loss of $74>000 due in large part to temporary
abandonment of the requirement that certain students eat at the
Boarding Hall. This year the Boarding Hall is again operating at
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a profit.
Treasurer Hawley said that since 1939 when the Boarding
Hall was changed from a revolving fund operation to operation on an
appropriation basis, there has been an income over costs of approxi
mately $36,000, taking into account last year's losses.
It was the conclusion of the committee that last year' s
loss was an exception, that the students are satisfied with the
food served at the Boarding Hall, and that finances are in satis-
factory condition. The committee unanimously
VOTE D: To continue operations of the Boarding Hall
by the University on the present basis and
to ask in the Supplementary Budget for
sufficient appropriation to carry the Board-
ing Hall during the coming year.
Boarding
Hall
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It vas agreed to provide a statement on the operation of
the Boarding Hall to support the Supplementary Budget request.
There was discussion as to how the Trustees might arrange
for an independent study of the Boarding Hall to see if more
efficient operation could be effected. The request of the Trustees
for authorization to employ an independent investigation has been
refused.
The meeting was adjourned at 1 o'clock.
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Secretary
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Supplementary
Budget
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 27, 1950, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
49 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Bartlett, Vihitmore, Mrs. Leach,
President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Secretary Burke
There was discussion of the Supplementary Budget for the
University for the year beginning July 1, 1950. In the original
budget the Trustees requested the sum of |5, 601, 730. "While the
budget has not yet been finally approved, the amount apparently
has been reduced to $>4-» 54-6,4-50. The Trustees felt that in sub-
mitting a Supplementary Budget the University should keep in mind
the general State finances and reduce their askings in so far as
possible. However, there are certain minimum needs which must be
met unless important services of the University are to be discon-
tinued. After discussion, the Trustees
VOTED: To approve a Supplementary Budget request in
the amount of $271,770 to meet minimum needs
of the University.
The Treasurer was requested to seek a hearing before the
Ways and Means Committee so that these needs could be presented
orally as well as in writing.
Decision regarding a proposed 7-day board requirement for
freshman residents of campus dormitories was postponed until the
next meeting.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter and of the
Dean of the School of Engineering, it was
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Engineering
COMMITTEE
District Gage
Laboratory
Meeting, Board
of Trustees
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED ; To authorize the University to establish a
District Gage Laboratory of the Springfield
Ordnance District of the "War Department
subject to approval by the Trustees of the
contract with the War Department.
President Van Meter indicated that the Springfield
Ordnance District would equip the University with a variety of gage
equipment such as precision blocks, calipers, thickness gages,
micrometers, etc. which will be used for the instruction of stu-
dents or by the staff in research or consulting 'work. The
University's obligation is to provide suita.ble space which is
available in the Gunness Engineering Laboratories Building and to
maintain the laboratory and protect the equipment from loss or
damage beyond normal wear and tear. About f 30, 000 worth of equip-
ment would be provided.
It was agreed to hold a meeting of the full Board of
Trustees on May 12 at the University, so that the Commencement
meeting may be brief.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
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_Secretary
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
May 11, 1950, 7:00 P.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trastees Whitinore, Deely, Brett, Taber,
President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
George Brehm, Secretary Burke
Treasurer Hawley reported on the post war building pro-
gram. In the last five years 18 buildings have been constructed
with State funds totaling $4-, 941, 333. Twenty-one buildings have
been constructed with Federal funds totaling §65,000 (cost to
University) . Seven buildings have been constructed with private
funds (Alumni Building Corporation) totaling $2,395,017. This
makes a total of 46 buildings in the five-year period constructed at
a cost of $7,401,905.
The Treasurer reported that the Electrical Engineering
Wing of the main Engineering Building will be completed August 1,
the Animal Pathology Building September 1, the Power Plant
October 1, the University Apartments June 30, the Turbine House
March 1, 1951.
After discussion, it was
VOTED: To accept the following buildings:
1. Home Economics Building as of October 15, 194-3.
2. Physics Laboratory as of September 19, 194-9
subject to final completion of certain minor
items listed by the architect.
3. The Waltham Field Station Building March 9,
1950 subject to completion of a few minor
items as listed by the architect.
Post War
Building
Program
Engineering
Building
Home Economics
Building
Physics
Building
Waltham Field
Station
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ormitories
Dormitories
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
4. The Brooks, Hamlin and Knovlton dormitories
as of September 15, 194-9 subject to comple-
tion of a few minor items as listed by the
University Superintendent of Buildings. In
the case of the dormitories the acceptance
is as lessee from the Alumni Building
Corporation.
There was discussion of the construction of two addi-
tional dormitories by the Alumni Building Corporation. The
committee explored with the administration the question of whether
one dormitory should be for men and one for women as originally
planned and as authorized by the Board of Trustees or whether both
should be constructed for men. It was argued that if both were
constructed at the same site, there would be considerable savings.
Housing for women students would not be delayed as it would mean
that men students could remove from Knowlton and Hamlin houses
earlier than had been planned, leaving these dormitories for
women. It was also pointed out that it would be quite costly at
this time to attempt to build a dormitory for women to match the
exterior design of Thatcher Hall. It was agreed to adjourn the
meeting until Friday morning at 9 o'clock and at that time to
discuss the question with Registrar Lanphear and Dean Curtis and
Dean Hopkins. These three agreed that it would be practical to
construct two dormitories for men. The committee then visited
sites and finally
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize the construction either of one
double sized men 1 s dormitory or two indi-
vidual men' s dormitories rather than one
dormitory for men and one for women as
originally approved.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Treasurer Hawley reported that he had received application
from Tau Epsilon Phi for an option on Lot A in the Louisa 14. Baker
tract. This tract was at one time set aside by the Board of
Trustees for fraternity construction. Kappa Sigma is the only
house in being on this tract. Alpha Sigma Phi owns a corner lot
on the tract and there are no options outstanding. However, the
University Apartment Building has been constructed on the tract
which has taken away several possible fraternity lots.
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The committee visited the site on Friday morning, May 12,
and
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize no
further options to fraternities or others at
the present time.
On the recommendation of Treasurer Hawley and President
Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
administration to demolish all temporary wooden
buildings in Commonwealth Circle with the ex-
ception of T Building which will be used as the
Housing Office.
t
These buildings are in a dilapidated condition, are un-
fit for student housing and are costly to maintain.
Treasurer Hawley reported that he had received a communi-
cation from the Town of Amherst requesting that the University
grant a right of way across the property occupied by Mr. David,
Chief Engineer, for purposes of construction of a sidewalk on the
west side of North Pleasant Street. The administration recommended
that this be approved as a safety measure for student pedestrians.
This area is very heavily traveled by students on foot and it
would be helpful to have sidewalks on both sides of the road.
After discussion, it was
Option of
Land
Tau Epsilon
Phi Fraternity
Fraternity
Options
Commonwealth
Circle
Sidewalk
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COMMITTEE
Roads, Campus
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve the granting of a right of -way for
purposes of sidewalk construction to the
Town of Amherst across the property
occupied by the Chief Engineer.
Mr. Brehm, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, re-
ported that the State Highway Department has agreed to construct
appropriately $153*000 worth of roads on the University campus.
He said that this amount would put practically all University
roads in good condition. Mr. Brehm then reported on the buildings
and grounds program of the past few years outlining the main work
which his departments are doing.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M. on Friday,
May 12.
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON EXTENSION SERVICE
May 12, 1950, 11:00 A.M., Director Munson's Office, Amherst
Mrs. Leach presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Leach, Orton, Brown, Chandler,
Cashin, Director Munson
Director Munson reported on the current programs being
conducted by the Extension Service in Agriculture and Home Econmoics
and answered questions of the committee.
Mrs. Leach pointed out that there was no formal business
to be transacted but that the meeting was called for the purpose of
keeping committee members informed on the goals and accomplishments
of the extension program under Director Munson.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 o'clock.
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^Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Tuition
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
TUITION AND FEES
May 12, 1950, 11:00 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Hubbard presiding
PRESEN T: Trustees Hubbard, Taber, wMtmore,
Deely, Brown, President Van i-i eter,
Secretary Burke
Chairman Hubbard informed the committee members that 100
members of the Legislature had signed a petition requesting that
the Trustees not increase the tuition. Secretary Burke^-read
letter from the Student Government Association dated May 10, 1950
strongly recommending against an increase in tuition. During the
meeting the Associate Alumni also sent a communication to the
Trustees recommending that the tuition not be increased. The
Legislative Recess Commission on Education has recommended that
there be no increase in tuition. Following discussion the
committee
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize no increase in tuition and dis-
charge the Special Committee on Tuition.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 o'clock.
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^Secretary
TEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
June 3, 1950, 9:30 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Vhitmore presiding
PRESE NT: Trustees Vhitmore, Deely, Taber,
President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley,
Louis V. Ross, Architect, Raymond H.
Otto, Chairman of the Campus Planning
Council, George Brehm, Superintendent
of Buildings and Grounds, Secretary
Burke
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It was unanimously
VOTED :
To request the Alumni Building Corporation to
construct a single large housing unit for men
students in the area west of Chadbourne and
Greenough dormitories as near as possible to
Clark Hill Road and as far west as possible
from Chadbourne and Greenough, to house
approximately 350 men students and to include
dining facilities.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
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_Secretary
Alumni Buildinc
Corporation
Dormitories
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District
Gage
Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
June 3, 1950
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
You will recall that the final terms of the contract
with the United States Array for the establishment of a District
Gage Laboratory at the University were left in the hands of the
Executive Committee of the Board.
By mail ballot the Executive Committee has now approved
this contract subject to clearance with the Attorney General and
with the Commission on Administration and Finance. By mail
ballot it was
VOTED: To approve War Department Supply Contract Form
No. 1 approved by the Under Secretary of War September 16, 1941
by which the University of Massachusetts and the Springfield
Ordinance District agree to establish a District Gage Laboratory
at the University of Massachusetts. Approval is subject to
clearance of the contract with the Attorney General and with
the Commission on Administration and Finance.
Copy of the contract is enclosed.
^Secretary
War Department Supply
Contract Form Do* 1
Approved by The Under
Secretary of War
September 16 , 1943
■L
Contract io«
OF T
OBPMCB DEPAB3MENT
(Department)
(Contractor)
Contract for
Amount %
Place j Springfield Ordnance District , Springfield Armory, Springfield 1,
Massachusetts,
The Finance Officer, Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts is
designated as the officer to make payments in accordance with this contract.
The supplies and services to be obtained by this instrument are authorised
by, are for the purposes set forth in, and are chargeable to allotments below
enumerated, the available balances of which are sufficient to cover the cost
thereof:
This contract is authorized and negotiated under the Armed Services
Procurement Act of 1947 (Public Law 413 - 30th Congress)
P500C-4-650
THIS COITEiCT entered into this day of , 1950,
between the B11TEB STATES OF A&SRXGA, hereinafter called the Government, rep-
reseated by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, sad University
of Massachusetts, a corporation organised and existing under the laws of the
State of Massachusetts, and haying its principal office at Amherst in said
State, hereinafter called the University, VIT8BSSEIH THAT 8
3EHEAS, the Government desires to establish a laboratory at a University
in the Springfield Ordnance District to be available for use by the Depart-
ment of the Axmy for inspection, training of personnel, or in the event of a
national emergency! and
VH&ftEAS, the University desires to be selected as a location of said
laboratory in order that the University may have the use of the laboratory
for instruction, research and consultation purposes 5 and
WBEKIMS:,' the University is willing to provide adequate facilities for
the establishment of said laboratory and to assume the -maintenance aad re-
sponsibility of the laboratory equipment;
HOW, THEHEFOBE, ia consideration of the premises and obligations herein
made and undertaken, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1# . Pniyersitv to^¥\im5,Bhfr®r^m 1t (a) The University agrees
to provide suitable premises, including adequate lighting, water, gas, and
such other utilities and property as may be necessary for the protection and
us© of the equipment to be furnished by the Goverssmsnt for the establishment
of a dimensiomal inspection laboratory* The laboratory • space provided by the
University will be so insulated, heated and/or sir-conditioned ' a© to maintain
reasonable constant conditions of temperature and humidity* It 1® desirable,
though not essentials to maintain these conditions by -means of an air-condi-
tioning installation which will maintain a dry bulb temperature of 68° P.
plus or minus 3c p. and a maximum relative bimidity of
(b) The laboratory space provided by the University must be kept
free from excessive vibration, dirt, dust or other corrosive contamination
which could damage the precision measuring equipment or limit its use.
(c) The laboratory space provided will also be adequate to enable
the equipment loaned to be utilised to its fullest advantage. *
(d) The University further agrees to maintain the laboratory in a
clean and orderly condition at all times,
ARTICLE 2. GovirangntJSQJBra^ Tho Government agrees to
furnish and deliver f.o.b. the University for installation in the laboratory
certain precision measuring aquipiasat and other equipment of the types and '
in the quantities suitable for the establishment of a dimensional inspection
laboratory as more specifically set forth in Schedule A attached hereto. All
expenses incidental to the installation of said equipment in -the laboratory
shall be borne hj the University. From time to time the Government may, in
its discretion, add to or remove from the laboratory various items of equip-
ment. All expenses incidental to the addition or removal of various item* of
equipment at the discretion of the Government will be borne hy the Government.
In the event that any items are so added or removed by the Government, Sched-
ule A attached hereto shall be amended accordingly by a Supplemental Agreement.
Contract No. na io_n«:c>_n
e>i\ r>i
abttptf 3. Use of Fauipment tar U niversity * Th© Government agrees that
the University aaTuse ail of the equipment so furnished bj the Government in
connection with its own courses of instructions with the exception of any
aonaratus or equipment which may be specifically excepted by the Government
from such use because of ita special military character. This shall also
include us® by the University for performing services for industry or for
research or consultation work.
ARTICLE A* ^g,„qf_Egyigment and Premises by the .Government, (a) The
University agrees to make available for 'the instruction of Government military
or civilian personnel or for research by the Government any apparatus or equip-
ment owned by the University and normally used in or in connection with the
laboratory.
(b) The University further agrees that the laboratory shall be
available for use by industrial contractors of the Springfield Ordnance
District upon such terms and conditions as may be approved ley the Deputy
District Chief of the Springfield Ordnance District and the supervisor of
the laboratory*
ARTICLE 5. Supervisor of Laboratory,. The University will designate a
iumawoav «• in. Jf.x.i.i n. ivm » ii—'«,rn.ii .1. mi »n i<liiiiJ«**»
mamber of its engineering faculty with a. knowledge of gage laboratory instru-
ments to act as supervisor of the laboratory. The supervisor will coordinate
the best interests of the University and the Government, and will have full
authority in the operation of the laboratory, subject to the provisions of
this agreement and the directions of the Deputy District Chief of the
Springfield Ordnance District and the regulations of the University.
ARTICLE' 6. Title. Title to all property owned and furnished hereunder
ty the Government"*shall remain in the Government. Such property shall remain
personal property although it may be affixed to the realty. Title to all pro-
perty owned and furnished by the University shall remain in the University.
ARTICLE 7. Maintenance of Property Records. The Property Officer
at Springfield Ordnance District is designated as the Officer to maintain
property records of the Government's property in connection with this
contract. Th© University agrees to furnish such Property Officer with
those records required by Government property accounting regulations.
ARTICLE 3. Liability for Government-owned Property. The University
shall be liable for ail loss of or damage to Government property in its
possession or custody under this contract, except for reasonable wear and
tear and except for loss or damage resulting from o r during use thereof by
the Government or by industrial contractors using the gage laboratory pur-
suant to Article 4(b). In the performance (but not in limitation) of its
obligations hereunder, the University will maintain all Government property
which is not authorised by and in accordance with the provisions of this
agreement. The University will promptly give written notice to the Govern-
ment of any loss or damage to Government property in its possession or
custody by mailing a letter addressed to the" Deputy District Chief,
Springfield Ordnance District, Springfield 1, Massachusetts.
2 Contract No. DA 19-059-0RD-24.
ARTICLE 9» l©n~liaMlityo£ the Government. The Government shall not
be responsible for damages to property of the University or for personal
injuries to the officer©, agents, servants, employees, students or other
persons on the premises as invitees or licensees of the 0ni versity, includ-
ing, bat not in limitation thereof, employees of industrial contractors in
the gag© laboratory puzsuant to Article 4(b), arising from or incidental to
the as© by the University of the property furnished hereunder and the Uni-
versity shall save the Government harmless from any and all such claims,
provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to affect the liability
of the Government or its own employee©.
ARTICLE 10* Government 's Bif&t of Access to Laboratory* The Government
shall have access to the laboratory for purposes of inspection, inventorying
or for training purposes at all times, provided that suitable arrangements
are mad© in advance with the supervisor of the laboratory in order that such
visits will not interrupt or interfere with the regularly scheduled work of
the University,
ARTICLE 11* Elimination of Government Property* Except as otherwise
in this contract specifically provided, the University shall not remove or
otherwise part with the possession of tmy Goverament-cwned property. The
University shall not pledge or assign, or transfer or purport to transfer
title to say of said property in any manner to any third person, either
directly or indirectly, nor do or suffer anything to be done whereby any of
such property shall or may be seised, "taken in execution, attached, destroyed,
or injured. Any violation, of the provision© of this article shall entitle
the Government forthwith to enter upon the premises wherein such property
is located or may be found and remove the same.
ARTICLE 12. gge,joXjyje_Laboratory to be Subject to Rules of the
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in© use of the laboratory, including ' the iw® contemplated by
the Government snail at all times be subject to the general rules and regu-
lations which amy be prescribed by the University relating to the conduct
of personnel,
AETICLE 13. Bent, No rent or other charges or e^cpenses r&all be my-
E ?~r , h@rsT2nd@r ^ either party to the other except as herein otherwise" nro-
vided, ^
ARTICLE U. ISaflSSSiaaL- ***» contract shall be terminable ty the Uni-
versity, without liability therefor, upon three months written notice ad-
c«!f S6 l ?/^ 8 S* 1 ** 7 , DiBtriet Chief of the Springfield Ordnance District,
Springfield a, Massachusetts, and shall be subject to termination by the
^veriament without liability therefor immediately upon issuance of a written
Se^iSr?; @P f y ^f^ Chi@f ° f ths Sprtogfteld Ordnance District to
+h! n^I!!^* U ?? n the issuaac@ of th ® required written notice Ip ©ither
toe University or the Government, the University shall, at the option of the
XSSI! 8 ?^ S% r n St °r ,?"* <*™™"L*-™™d property in accordance with
with cL^Lf f X | a M tB mm @22 P ea{55) > dismantle and pack in accordance
S™I!f^ *^tnicti«i8 and load on board common carrier all the
Governmenv-owned property listed on Schedule A attached hereto.
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ARTICLE 15 « Sfepr&g3> In the event that this contract is tenainated
by either the University or the Government and the Gtovexn&ient, in accord-
ance with Article 14. hereof, exercises its' option and requests that the
University ©tore the Qovearssaent-owaed property, the University agrees to
store all the Gc*ve£nment-owned property listed on Schedule A attached hereto
at no expense to the Government for a period of -sine months after the ef-
fective date of said termination or until such time as the Government issues
instructions for the disposition of the property, whichever is shorter* At
the eviration of the storage period the University shall , at its own expense,
dismantle and pack the Government-corned property in accordance with Govern-
ment instructions and load such property on board common carrier,
ARTICLE 16* £4&M2JJ3U^lto£ll^
During Storage Period, (a) During the storage period, as provided in
Article 15 hereof, the University shall be liable for loss or destruction
of or damage 'bo the Govemment-oimed property caused by its failure to com-
ply with the provisions of this agreement or failure to exercise such care
in regard to "the property as a reasonably careful owner of similar goods
would exercise* but it shall not be liable for any loss or destruction of
or damage to the property which could not have hem avoided by the exercise
of such care.
In the event that all or any part of the property is covered
hy insurance the policy or policies of insurance shall ©spr&ssly provide for
the payment of benefits directly to the Government to the extent of its in-
terest,
ARTICLE 17, Officials Mot to Benefit* Ho member of or delegate to
Congress-, or resident commissioner, shall be admitted to s.n^ share or part
of this contract or to any benefit that may arise therefrom; but this pro-?
vision shall not be construed to extend to this contract if made with a
corporation for its general benefit.
ARTICLE 18* Covenant. J^ina t_Contd ngent jggaa * The contractor warrants
tm— r^r** 1 " 1 ■'■ii* — *r— t— *fr ■n"-'i— i — i-n — — r— -t"t*-i >ti.^i» uhi :M »i » ^M -w i - n » n w '&-g* iiJw> ^
that $>% has not employed any person to solicit or secure this contract upon
any agreement for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
Breach of this warranty shall give the Government the right to annul the con-
tract, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consider-
ation tile amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent
fees- This warranty shall not apply to commissions payable by contractors
upon contracts or sales secured or made through bona fide established commer-
cial or selling agencies maintained hj the Contractor for the purpose of
securing business*
ARTICLE 19* ^n^i^iscriin^atiQa> (a) The Contractor, in performing
the work required by this contract, shall not discriminate against any em-
ployee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national
origin.
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The Contracted agrees that the provision of paragraph (a)
above wip. also be inserted in all of its subcontracts. For the purpose
of this article, a subcontract is defined as any contract entered into by
the contractor with any individual , partnership , a si sedation, corporation,
estate, or trust, or other business enterprise or other legal entity, for
a specific part of the work to be performed in connection with the supplies
or services furnished under this contract! provided? however, that a contract
for the furnishing of standard or commercial articles or raw material shall
not foe considered as a subcontract,
ABTICLE 20, Elghtr-hour Law , No laborer or mechanic doing any part of
the work contemplated by this contract, in the employ of the contractor or
any subcontractor contracting for any part of said work contemplated, shall
be required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day
upon such work at the site thereof, except upon the condition that compen-
sation is paid to such laborer or mechanic in accordance with the provisions
of this article, "The wages of every laborer and mechanic employed by the
contractor or any subcontractor engaged in the performance of this contract
shall be compensated for all hours worked in excess of S tours per day at
not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. For each vio-
lation of the requirements of this article a penalty of $5 shall be imposed
upon the contractor for each laborer or mechanic for every calendar day in
which such employee is required or permitted to labor more than 8 hours
upon said work without receiving compensation computed in accordance with
this article, and all penalties thus imposed shall be withheld for the use
and benefit of the Government: Provided i That this stipulation shall be
subject in all respects to the exceptions and provisions of tJ, S. Code, title
40, sections 321, J2U$ 325, and 326, relating to hours of labor, as
modified by the provisions of Section 303 of Public Act So, 731, 76th Con-
gress, approved September 9, 194-0, relating to compensation for overtime,
ARTICLE 21* Convict Lab or, The contractor shall not employ any person
undergoing sentence of imprisonment at hard labor. This provision shall not
be construed to prevent the contractor or any subcontractor hereunder from
obtaining any of the supplies, or any component parts or ingredients thereof,
to be furnished under this contract or any of the materials or supplies to
be used in connection with the performance of this contract, directly or in-
directly, from any Federal, State or territorial prison or prison industry,
Provided, that such articles, materials or supplies are not produced pursuant
to any contract or other arrangement under which prison labor is hired by or
employed or used by any private person, firm or corporation,
ARTICLE 22. D ispu tes., Except as otherwise specifically provided in this
contract, all disputes concerning questions of fact which may arise under this
contract, and which are not disposed of by mutual agreement, shall be decided
by the Contracting Officer, who shall reduce his decision to writing and mail
a copy thereof to the Contractor at his address shown herein. Within 30 days
from said mailing the Contractor may appeal in writing to the Secretary of the
Army, whose written decision or that of his designated representative or repre-
sentatives thereon shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto. The
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Secretary of the Army may, in his discretion, designate an Individual, or in-
dividuals, other than the Contracting Officer, or a Board as his authorized
representative to determine appeals under this Article* The Contractor shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard and offer evidence in support of his
appeal. The president of the board, from t3me to time* may divide the board
into divisions of one or more members @xid assign members thereto. 1 a&Jority
of the members of the board or of a division thereof shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of the business of the board or of a division, respectively,
and the decision of a majority of the members of the board or of a division
shall be deemed to be the decision of the board or of a division, as the case
may be. If a majority of the members of a division are unable to agree on a
decision or if within 30 days after a decision by a division, the board or the
president thereof directs that the decision of the division be reviewed by the
board, the decision will be so reviewed, otherwise the decision of a majority
of the members of a division shall 'become the decision of the board. If a
majority of the members of the board is unable to agree upon a decision, the
president will promptly submit the appeal to the Under Secretary of the Army
for his decision upon the record, A vacancy in the board or in any division
thereof shall not impair the powers, nor affect the duties of the board or
division nor of the regaining .ismbars of the board or division, respectively.
Any member of the board, or any esaminer designated by the president of the
board for that purpose, may hold hearings, examine witnesses, receive evidence
and report the evidence to the board or to the appropriate division, if the
ease is pending before a division. Fending decision of a dispute hereunder the
Contractor shall diligently proceed with the performance of this contract* Any
sum or sums allowed to the Contractor under the provisions of this Article shall
be paid by the United States as part of the cost of the articles or work herein
contracted for and shall, be deemed to be within the contemplation of his con-
tract.
ARTICLE 23* Definitions... Except, for the origins! signing of this contract
and except as otherwise stated herein, the term "Contracting Officer 9 as used
herein shall include his duly appointed successor or his authorised repre-
sentative.
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ARTICLE Alteration* The folia '.. ;<es ware made la 'this
contract, before it was signed lay the parties hereto*
IN WITNESS WHEBEGF, the parti es hereto have executed this contract as
of the day and year first above written.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Two Witnesses:
(Address)
(Address)
Business Address)
I, , certify that X am the
of the corporation named as Contractor herein; that
who signed this contract on behalf of fee Contractor was then
of said corporation; that said contract was duly signed for and in behalf of
said corporation by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope
of its' corporate powers.
Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, based upon
observation and inquiry, who signed this contract for
the had authority to execute the same, and
is the individual who signs similar contracts on behalf of this corporation with
the public generally.
*!■ ■ mt m im hitoiw* «e«
(Contracting Officer)
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE
ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
September 22, 1950, 11:00 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Vhitmore presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Vhitmore, Eartlett, Brett,
Deely, Hubbard, Taber, President
Van dieter, Treasurer Hawley, George
Brehm, Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds, Secretary Burke
The Trustees invited architect Ross to discuss with them
a proposed elimination of dining room and kitchen from the new
Alumni Dormitory to be constructed in the near future.
The Trustees have approved the construction of this
dormitory including dining hall facilities. Since this was
approved, the Legislature has appropriated $600,000 for the con-
struction of a new dining commons. Because of rising costs,
Mr. Ross said it would be impossible to construct with the
$800,000 available a dormitory for 350 students which would also
include kitchen and dining facilities. He estimated that at least
$150,000 more would be needed to include dining facilities.
He said that If the dining facilities are eliminated the
building could be made to accommodate 20 more students or a total
of approximately 3&5^ Larger recreation facilities could be pro-
vided and a store included.
Trustee Brett pointed out that the building would also
liquidate easier without dining facilities.
Treasurer Hawley presented figures to indicate that the
present student body could be fed without a dining hall in the
new dormitory. He said that 400 can be accommodated in Greenough,
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200 in Eutterfield, 4-00 in Draper and 1,000 in the new uining
hall to be constructed by the Commonwealth - a total of 2,000.
Approximately 2,200 students are now residing in University build-
ings, but not all of these eat at the University. In view of
building costs ana of the appropriation of the State of $600,000
for a Boarding Hall , it was
VOTED: To rescind the action of the Buildings
and Grounds Committee of June 3 which
recommended construction of a new dormi-
tory by the University of Massachusetts
Building Association housing approximately
350 students and including a dining hall.
It was
VOTED: To request the University of Massachusetts
Building .Association to construct a dormitory
for men students in the area west of Chadbourne
and Greenough dormitories as near as possible
to Clark Hill Road and as far west as possible
from Chadbourne and Greenough to house approxi-
mately 365 students but not to include kitchen
or dining facilities.
There followed discussion of plans for the new Boarding
Kail to be constructed with the $600,000 appropriation provided
by the Commonwealth. Treasurer Hawley presented a list of in-
terested architects. It was pointed out that iialoney & Tessier
of Springfield were appointed by the Trustees in 194-3 to make
preliminary studies of a dining hall. It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees appoint
Maloney & Tessier of Springfield as
architect for the dining hall. The
committee recommended as alternates
James A. Britten of Greenfield and
Hampson & Fisher of Pittsfield.
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Treasurer Hawley presented a list of architects interested
in preparing plans for the $90,000 Isolation Building addition to
the Animal Disease Control Laboratory. The Trustees felt that the
plans should be prepared by the architect who planned the main
building. After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees appoint
Louis W. Ross as architect for the Isola-
tion Building addition to the Animal
Disease Control Laboratory. The committee
recommended as alternates Alderman &
Alderman of Holyoke and McClintock & Craig
of Springfield.
It was also
VOTED: To request that the Secretary issue a mail
ballot so that the full Board may act upon
these recommendations as early as possible.
It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Treasurer to execute contract in the name of
and for the Board of Trustees for the exten-
sion of Steam, Electric and Water Service
Lines as provided for in the appropriation by
the 19 A9 Legislature (Account 7313-05,
Project P-E2) and in accordance with plans
approved by the Massachusetts Public Building
Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
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Apartments
Electrical
Engineering
Wing
Power
Plant
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GFOUNDS
November 20, 1950, 12:30 P.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Whitmore, Deely, Taber,
President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, George Brehm, Super-
intendent of Buildings & Grounds,
and Secretary Burke
The members of the committee, having previously viewed
the University Apartment Building, and upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and the Treasurer
VOTED: To recommend that the Executive Committee
accept the building as completed effective
November 15, 1950.
The committee inspected the Electrical Engineering Wing
and talked with architect W. Cornell Appleton. This building has
been in partial use for instruction purposes since October. It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Executive Committee
accept the building as completed as of
November 1 subject to the completion of a
few minor items.
It was agreed that the architect would inform the Treasurer of the
completion of these items before final payment would be made.
The committee inspected the Power Plant and discussed
the building with Edward C. Brown, architect, and
VOTED i To recommend that the Executive Committee
accept the building as completed as of
November 1, 1950 subject to the completion
of a few minor items.
It was understood that the architect will certify completion of
these items to the Treasurer before final payment is made.
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The committee then visited the Arms Storage Building
attached to the Drill Hall and discussed the building with Colonel
Todd, Commandant of the ROTC. It -was
VOTED : To recommend that the Executive Committee
accept the building as completed on
October 1, 1950.
The committee drove through the Federal Circle area to
observe the condition of these temporary apartments for married
students. There are 13 buildings in Federal Circle which include
94- separate apartments. Treasurer Hawley and Superintendent Erehm
pointed out the badly-deteriorated condition of the buildings both
externally and internally. They are very expensive to maintain,
they said, and are unfit as dwelling units. After inspection,
the committee
VOTED : To recommend that the Executive Committee
authorize the Treasurer to demolish approxi-
mately half of the apartments in the summer
of 1951 and the other half by the summer of
1952 with the stipulation that present
occupants not be forced out so long as they
remain students in the University and also
with the stipulation that the dwellings not
be made available to new occupants.
There was discussion of the need for an additional
woman' s dormitory by the fall of 1953. President Van Meter said
that the University admitted 300 freshman women in the fall of
1950." It is planning to admit 4.00 freshman women in the fall of
1951. In order to accommodate freshman classes of 4-00 women, an
additional dormitory will be necessary.
The committee was hesitant to request the University of
Massachusetts Building Association to construct another dormitory
for women in the face of present building costs. However, after-
discussion, it was
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Rentals
Public Health
Building
architect for
Britton, James
A. - architect
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VOTED: To recommend that the Executive Committee
request the University of Massachusetts
Building Association to seek authorization
for construction of an additional woman's
dormitory to house approximately 175 women
provided that the dormitory would be truly
self -liquidating.
It was
VOTED : To request the Treasurer to make a study
of room rents to determine whether these
should be raised and if so how much in
order that the self-liquidating dormitories
may be adequately financed.
The Treasurer agreed to report at the next annual meeting.
Treasurer Hawley reported that he has received 26 appli-
cations for architectural services for the proposed Public Health
Building. Funds have not yet been made available for plans but it
is hoped that the Federal Government will provide the money. After
reviewing the list of architects, the committee
VOTE D; To recommend that the Executive Committee
nominate James A. Britton of Greenfield as
architect for the Public Health Building
when funds are available, with second
choice of M. A. Dyer Company of Boston and
Appleton & Stearns of Boston as third
choice.
The meeting was adjourned at U'» 15 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
November 29, 1950, 11:00 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
4-9 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.
PRESENT : Trustees Mrs. Leach, Whitmore,
Brett, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
In the absence of Chairman Bartlett, Trustee Whitmore pre-
sided. Mr. Whitmore presented recommendations of the Trustee
Committee on Buildings and Grounds which met at the University on
November 20. On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on
Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED: To accept the University Apartment Building
as completed effective November 15, 1950.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED: To accept the Electrical Engineering Wing
as completed as of November 1 subject to
the completion of a few minor items.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To accept the Power Plant as completed as
of November 1, 1950 subject to the com-
pletion of a few minor items.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To accept the Arms Storage Building as com-
pleted on October 1, 1950.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
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Dormitory
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Building
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Fees
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VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to demolish
approximately half of the Federal Circle
Apartments in the summer of 1951 and the
remaining portion by the summer of 19 5^
with the stipulation that present occupants
not be forced out so long as they remain
students in the University and also with
stipulation that the buildings not be made
available to new occupants.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED ; To request the University of Massachusetts
Building Association to seek authorization
for construction of an additional woman's
dormitory to house approximately 175 women
provided that the dormitory would be truly
self -liquidating.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED: To nominate James A. Britton of Greenfield
as architect for the Public Health Building
when funds are available with second choice
of M. A. Dyer Company of Boston and Appleton
& Stearns of Boston as third choice.
Treasurer Hawley explained that present Trustee regula-
tions require that students pay tuition and fees at the time of
registration. With the present size of the student body, it is
extremely difficult for the students to make this payment on regis-
tration day and also take care of registration. There is delay,
confusion and waste of time on the part of the students. He said
that some other colleges and universities are requiring advance
payment in order to expedite registration.
The present regulation states "all charges for tuition,
fees, board and room rent in University Dormitories are due at the
beginning of each semester and must be paid on or before the open-
ing date of the semester. Students may not enter classes until
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registration charges are paid. Any student who does not complete
his registration, including payment of semester charges, on the
regular registration days will be required to pay a fine of five
dollars."
After discussion, it was
VOTED : That the above be amended to
"all charges for tuition, fee
rent in University Dormitorie
able seven days prior to the
tion for each semester. Any
not make payment of his semes
the time specified or who doe
registration on the days pres
quired to pay a fine of five
read as follows:
s, board and room
s are due and pay-
date of registra-
student who does
ter charges within
s not complete his
cribed will be re-
dollars . "
Budget
Treasurer Hawley said that since the 1952 capital outlay
budget was prepared serious need has arisen for the development of
utility lines. It had been expected that some of this work could
be taken care of out of present funds but costs are higher and it
will be necessary to seek new funds to get the work done. $95,000
is needed for electrical lines to serve the area of the new Boarding Electric Lines
Hall and the new Dormitory. $55? 000 is needed for steam lines
for the same two areas and also for the Farm area. $15,000 is
needed for sewers. These items together with engineering services
would cost approximately $137,000. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to amend the 1952
budget to include an item of $137,000 for
utility lines.
There was discussion of the recent action of the Trustees
authorizing the Legislative Committee to file a bill to fix the
salary of the President at $15,000 and it was
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to amend the
budget to request reclassification of the
President's salary to $15,000.
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It was also
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to amend the
budget to include salary reclassifications
for certain administrative officers which
had been requested by the Trustees in the
1951 budget but which had been overlooked
in the preparation of the 1952 budget as
follows :
To fix the salary of the Dean of the
College of Arts and Science, the Dean of
the School of Engineering, and the
Secretary of the University in salary
grade 63 > and
To fix the salaries of the Dean of the
University and the Treasurer of the
University in salary grade 66.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
December U, 1950, 12 Noon, President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Taber presided
PRESENT: Trustees Taber, Haigis, Deely,
Mrs. McNamara, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Mr. Musgrave,
Mr. Hoar, Secretary Burke
The Committee discussed the desirability of a revision
of the booklet published a few years ago by the Associate Alumni
concerning state support of higher education in Massachusetts as
compared with other states. There was discussion as to what
material would be most effective in such a publication and it was
agreed that Professor Musgrave and Mr. Hoar would cooperate with
the Alumni in the preparation of a booklet. It was agreed that
final decision as to publication would be made by the Chairman in
January or early February.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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illustrated
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Military
Prooerty
bond
Dormitory
Room Rents
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
February 5, 1951, 3:00 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass.
In the absence of Chairman
Haigis, Trustee Brett pre-
sided.
PRESENT:
Trustees Brett, Bartlett, Taber,
Cashin, whitmore, President Van Meter,
Treasurer ^awley, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
with reading of the minutes of the last
meeting.
Treasurer Hawley reported that the value of the military
property at the University is approximately $165,000 with another
$30,000 worth of equipment on order. The present bond covering
military property loaned by the Federal Government to the Univer-
sity is $125,000 and the Army authorities feel that this bond
should be increased. There is no charge for the bond. After
consideration, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize the Treasurer to increase the
amount of the present bond covering
military property loaned by the Federal
Government to the University from
$125,000 to f 300, 000.
Treasurer Hawley reported that he has completed a study
of dormitory room rents at the University in response to a request
for information from some of the Trustees. He said that quite a
number of rooms in the past have been rented at more than capacity.
Three students have been living in a two student room or two stu-
dents have been living in a one student room, when these dormi-
tories are operated at normal capacity, income from rents at the
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rate of 1150 a year is not sufficient to cover the cost of operation
of the dormitories. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve an annual student rental rate for
self-liquidating dormitories of $165
effective September 1951 and other dormi-
tory rental rates as follows:
State owned dormitories
Weekly rates for conferences and
special schools
Weekly rates for Summer Session
Daily rates for students, Alumni and
4.-H Club members
Daily rates for conferences of other
groups
The above rates cover room rentals without bedding and
room service. When these are supplied the rates are to be ad-
justed to cover their cost.
Treasurer Hawley reported that the University is
cooperating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in
the offering of 5-day short courses in Public Health. The State
department provides almost all the instruction, and employees of
the department enroll for the courses to improve their work for
Public Health units within the State. The Treasurer recommended
that employees of the State Department of Public Health should not
be required to pay tuition for these courses. It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize the President to remit the
tuition of those students who enroll in
5-day short courses in Public Health who
are employees of the xMassachusetts Depart-
ment of Public Health.
On the recommendation of the Treasurer and the President,
it was
Public Health
Short Courses
Remission of
tuition
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Summer Session
Rates
Cancellation of
Notes
Treasurer' s
Annual Report
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve the following rates for the 12
week Summer Session beginning in 1951.
Tuition, resident students $40.00
Tuition, non-resident undergraduate students $160.00
Tuition, non-resident graduate students $7-50 per credi'
hour .
Room rent $4- .00 per week
Board, 5-day week, Monday- Friday $9.50
Treasurer Hawley reported that the Attorney General has
recommended the cancellation of notes of six former students on
the grounds that the notes are uncollectible. It was
VOTED:
To recommend that the Board of Trustees
authorize the Treasurer to cancel the
notes of six former students which have
been reported by the Attorney General's
department as uncollectible.
Nello Fiorio
3/16/43
$50.00
Herbert Gross
2/17/42
110.00
Herbert Gross
5/15/42
40.00
Leonard Rice
3/17/37
100.00
Paul G. Armitage
2/13/33
3.00
Paula Y . Holmes
3/18/37
43.05
The Chairman said that the annual report of the
Treasurer had been mailed to all members of the Board in advance
of the meeting. For this reason he did not request that the re-
port be read. The Treasurer answered questions on the report and
the committee examined the list of investments of endowment funds
but recommended no changes. After consideration, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
accept the report of the Treasurer for
the fiscal year closing June 30, 1950
as presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
Secretary
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON EXTENSION SERVICE
February 5, 1951, 4*20 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Leach, Chairman
PRESENT:
Trustees Mrs. Leach, Brown, Cashin,
Bartlett, Desmond, Chandler, Presi-
dent Van Meter, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and with
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
President Van Meter recommended that James ¥. Dayton who
has been State County Agent Leader since February 1, 1943 be
appointed as successor to ¥illard A. Munson, Director of the Exten-
sion Service. The President said that a number of other candidates
have sought the position and that he and Dean Sieling of the School
of Agriculture have given careful consideration to the applicants
and to the needs of the position. He said that he and Dean Sieling
are both convinced that Mr. Dayton will make the best Director of
all the persons who were considered. He reviewed Mr. Dayton's ex-
perience and qualifications and after discussion, it was
unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
appoint James W. Dayton as Associate Dean
and Director of the Extension Service in
Agriculture and Home Economics effective
February 1, 1951 at annual salary of &7560.
To succeed Mr. Dayton as State County Agent Leader, the
President recommended H. Sidney Vaughan who is now Associate
County Agricultural Agent in Worcester County. Mr. Vaughan is
highly recommended by Dean Sieling and by Mr. Dayton. After
discussion, it was
605
Promotion of:
Dayton, James W,
^
Appointment of:
Vaughan, H.
Sidney
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Promotion of:
Sylstra,
Anthony W.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
appoint H. Sidney Vaughan as State
County Agent Leader effective March 1,
1951 at annual salary- of &6060.
The President reported a vacancy in the position of Ex-
tension Poultry Pathologist and recommended the appointment of
Dr. Anthony W. Sylstra. The committee requested further informa-
tion as to Dr. Sylstra' s education and experience and the meeting
was adjourned until Tuesday, February 6, at 10:4-5 A.M. so that the
additional information could be obtained.
On February 6, at 10s 4-5 A.M., at the Statler Hotel, the
following committee members reconvened: Mrs. Leach, Trustees
Brown, Cashin, Chandler and Desmond and after hearing a report on
Dr. Sylstra' s education and experience, the committee
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees
appoint Dr. Anthony W. Sylstra as Exten-
sion Poultry Pathologist effective
April 1, 1951 at annual salary of $5760.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
y^yp^u^>^-
_Secretary
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FACULTY AND
PROGRAM OF STUDY
February 5, 1951, 5:00 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass.
In the absence of Chairman
Carmichael, Trustee Desmond
presided.
PRESENT ; Trustees Desmond, Bartlett, Orton,
Mrs. Mc^amara, President Van Meter,
Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and with
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees approve
the following new courses of study:
BOTANY 90. Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases . -
A lecture course dealing with the intri-
cate interrelationships of insects and
micro-organism, with particular emphasis
on the basic role played by insects in
the inception, distribution, and perpetua-
tion of plant diseases.
3 class hours.
Credit,
BOTANY 33 . Plan t Cytogenetics. - The interpretation
of heredity phenomena in plants in terms of
cell structure. This study is a correlation
of plant cytology with genetics and is of
applied as well as theoretical importance.
The lectures encompass various aspects of
cytogenetics in relation to heredity, muta-
tion, evolution, and sy sterna tics. The
laboratory work includes study of physiology,
structure, and development of plant cells
with particular emphasis on experimental
production of polypoids and structural
hybrids .
2 class hours;
1 2-hour laboratory. Credit, 3»
Prerequisite, Zoology 53 (!)•
607
New Courses
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Graduate School
regulations of
Degrees of:
M.S. in Civil
Engineering
M.S. in Electri-
cal Engineering
M.S. in Mechani-
cal Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
PHYSICA L EDU CATION 88 (II ) . Prevention and Care of
At hletic Injuries . - Covers the prevention
and correction of accidents in athletic
activities. Use of proper personal and
field equipment, conditioning exercises,
the medical examination, and therapeutic
aids. Includes clinical use of physiotherapy
equipment, massage, and advanced training
methods.
2 class hours. Credit, 2.
President Van Meter said that with the retirement of
Director Sievers who was both Director of the Experiment Station
and Director of the Graduate School, the Trustees had appointed
Gilbert L. Voodside as Dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Voodside
and a committee of the Graduate School have been working ever
since his appointment to adopt a set of regulations to govern ad-
mission and awarding of degrees. The President said that he is
heartily in accord with the recommendations which the committee
has prepared and which have been approved by the faculty of the
Graduate School. There was lengthy discussion of the regulations
and, it was
VOTED:
To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve regulations for the Graduate
School as stated on the accompanying
sheets.
President Van Meter said that the Departments of Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
have been accredited by the Professional Engineering Societies.
The School has a good staff and is well equipped to offer advanced
work in these fields. The Engineering faculty would like the
authority to develop programs leading toward the Master's degree
and would like to have Trustee approval of the offering of such de-
gree as a prelude to the development of an advanced program.
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After discussion, and upon the recommendation of the
President, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees approve
the granting of the degrees Master of Science in
Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Electri-
cal Engineering, and Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering as soon as appropriate
programs may be developed and approved by the
Board of Trustees and as candidates complete
these programs.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board of Trustees name
Fred J. Sievers Emeritus Director of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station and Emeritus
Director of the Graduate School effective on
his retirement November 30 > 1950.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees name
Villard A. Munson Emeritus Director of the
Extension Service in Agriculture and Home
Economics effective on his retirement
January 31, 1951.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Board of Trustees name
John B. Lentz Emeritus Professor of Veterinary
Science effective on his retirement
January 31, 1951.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Board of Trustees pro-
mote Dr. Kenneth L. Bullis from Professor to
Head of the Department of Veterinary Science
effective February l, 1951.
Secretary Burke read communication in behalf of Elvin
T. Miles, a graduate student to the effect that Miles had been
required by the Graduate School to take written examinations in
his minor subjects long after the completion of the subjects. It
was stated that Mr. Miles entered the Graduate School with the
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Sievers, Fred J,
Emeritus
Director of th«
Agricultural Ex-
periment Statior
Munson, Villard
A. , Emeritus
Director of the
Extension
Service
Lentz, John B.
Emeritus Pro-
fessor of Vetera
nary Science
Promotion of:
Bullis, Kenneth
L.
Miles, Elvin T.
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understanding, as stated in the Graduate School catalogue, that
examinations in the minor subjects would be given on the completion
of the subjects. After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To refer the matter to the President.
*he meeting was adjourned at 6 o'clock.
Secretary
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all be de-
acil sub -<lent
nts f i
The 0: **S
reg£ bo bhe
Students may be admitted to the Graduate School either on limited status
or- on full
bs for admission on 11: status
X, 3gree or its equivalent from any college
or um ' ?f rec sed standing.
official transcript of all previous college work*
3c A letter of recoi : the head of the department
gor or a letter from his
sertain circumstances a student
me- oil* tentative! • courses in the University without
fulfilled requirements (2* (official transcript) and
(3 of the department of the appli-
cai undergradu or a letter from his present em-
ployer) but no credit will "be given until the requirements
are I lied.
L> Acceptance by the department and by the Admissions Committee
o< : ' Graduate School Council. Graduate students on
limited status will be held to the same standard of per-
formance as Graduate £ ts on full status. If they wish
to become Graduate Students on full status they may petition
the Admissions Committee of the Graduate School Council ,
s
B, Requirements fo aission on full status
1. A Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent from any college or
university of recognised standing.
2, An official transcript of all previous college work.
■ 3, A letter of recommendation from the head of the department
of the applicant's undergraduate Tiajor,
I
rora
in + -i
ing class., lo net meet this requ: nt
r admj - ) If the. transcript
do-. the : the a it is the duty of
the C . n Admissions to evaluate the transcripts
Ace nee by id by the Admissions Committee
of the Graduate Sc . S&tdents on limited status may
full state o'n of a satisfactory record
. this Univ. . . . n of the department con-
Committee on Admissions.
Individual c iditional specific requirements for
admissioi tould be stated i a Graduate School
le of '.fie requirement might be the Graduate
i to bl :.ooi czx either limited or full status
does not :' for an advanced degree.,
Si School may be dismissed for failure to
abide b lies c. . . - by.
The Graduate S ::il recommends to the Board of Trustees that
the above regulations relating to admission to the Graduate School shall apply
for admission as of :-. , - it 1951°
of BO or above is required of each graduate student in not
less than 80 percent in all lajor and minor credits which the student offers
to fulfill requirements for an advanced degree. Seventy-five is the minimum
passing grade in any graduate course,
Requir emen ts u for Jte grees
It is recommended that the basic requirements for the Master of
Science and the Master of Arts degrees should . 3 follows!
A. The earning of thirty credit
s
Be Not more than six credit hours may be transferred from other
I] ons,
C Twenty-one of the thirty' credits must be in the major field*
D. is is offered, six credit; rned in courses
open to graduate stucie uly; if a thesis is not offered, twelve
err, must be earned in courses open bo graduate students only,
• Not more than ten credits may be earned by means of a thesis.,
,1
al
ipervision
led
11
■
with the school
-
, for any course ; t
±±s±, "ogue.
■
l
I
- school or .-.rtaier jmed is entitled to se
sic reouirements. It must, however, report such additions
to the Dean of the Gradu* ?or purposes of reference.
All achievement rsoorts shall be bed to the office of the
Dean of the Graduate School for final appraisal in terras of
basic and suj \entary requirements as indicated above.
Beouirements for the Ph„D a : Credits, at least ninety credits in all,
at least sixty of which must be in the major field, at least fifteen in another
field or fields related to, but not part of, the major field and not more than
thirty in recognition of the disc bion.
preliminary written comprehensive examination in the major and
mt] dented by an oral examination at the option of the major de-
oarta»en th examinations to be conducted by the department concerned, to be.
W-<-d y ht months before 1- ,-pleticn of the candidate -s
i a candidate may be permitted a second and final oppor-
tunity, but not with >ve months.
wm&z • dent; two languages, foreign to the candidate and
not in tr- ic group, as recommended by the major department, Pro-
fi{ - should I ssed as early as possible and must be passed prior
to tl
nal E on" the c lust pass a tl examination, at
least partly oral, conducted by the Thesis Committee primarily upon, but not
limited to," the contents of the candidate's dissertation.
Residences at lease 30 course credits must have been earned at this
University. No credit is valid after 9 years,
TonnjsvtT OC TQiTi
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
3MMITTEE
Amherst, Mass.
April 10, 1951
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letters dated April 2, 1951 from Secretary
Burke and Treasurer Hawley to the Executive Committee of the Board
of Trustees, University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
April 2, 1951
Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
In the enclosed letter, Treasurer Hawley has outlined
the details of three construction contracts which need to be
executed. Chairman Bartlett has authorized the Secretary to send
a mail poll to members of the Executive Committee to avoid the
necessity of calling a special meeting.
After you have read the enclosure, would you please indi-
cate your approval or disapproval on this ballot.
Sincerely,
/s/ James ¥. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
April 2, 1951
To: Trustee Executive Committee
Subject: Contracts for Construction
Since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees plans
have been developed for three reconstruction projects as follows;
1. Addition to Greenhouse, waltham
Low bid, Lord & Burnham
2. Reconstruction of Homestead
Low bid, Aquadro & Cerruti
3. Repairs of Cage Sky-Light
Bids to be opened April 6.
$12,976.00
24,895.26
Estimate 20,000.00
Construction
Contracts
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Funds have been appropriated for the above projects and
necessary authorizations have been secured from State Authorities.
It is important that the work be started as soon as possible. The
Chairman, Dr. Bartlett, has authorized a poll of the Executive
Committee by mail to see if they will authorize the Treasurer to
sign the necessaiy contracts.
Project 1 is for an addition of 4-1 ' 9g" to one of the
greenhouses at Waltham. This addition is needed because of in-
crease of work at the station and provision for it was included
in our budget of the current year.
Project 2 provides for the reconstruction of the Home
Economics Practice House which had to be abandoned this year be-
cause of termite damage. Plans have been prepared in collaboration
with the Department of Entomology by which the building will be
restored and so constructed, we believe, as to eliminate the danger
of another infestation.
Project 3 provides for the rebuilding of the glass roof
of the Physical Education Cage. The roof now leaks badly and much
of the metal supports have deteriorated to such extent as to
create a hazard in the use of the building.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
MAIL BALLOT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Executive Committee of Board of Trustees
Mail Vote
In accordance with the explanation in the Treasurer's
letter of April 2, 1951, I hereby vote to X (cross out one
not to not applicable)
Authorize the Treasurer to execute contracts in the name
of and for the Board of Trustees for (l) Addition to Greenhouse at
Waltham Field Station, (2) Reconstruction of Homestead and (3) Re-
pairs to Cage Sky-Light.
Signed:
April A, 1951
Ralph F. Taber
Joseph ¥. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Philip F. whitmore
Lottie A. l>each
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON RECOGNIZED
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
April 11, 1951, 11:00 A.M., Butterfield House, Amherst
Chairman Deely presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Deely, Bartlett, Brown, Mrs. Leach,
■President Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley, Dean
Machmer, Secretary Burke; the following
faculty members of the Academic Activities Boarc.
- Rand, Emery, Dickinson; the following
faculty members of the Athletic Board -
McGuirk, Allan, Lanphear, Snoeyenbos,
Roberts, Anderson; Leon Stanne, Alumni
Representative on the Athletic Board;
and the following student members of the
above-named boards - Edward Tyler, Carol
Hinds, Edna Joslin, Alice O'Donnell,
Warren Alberts, David i%nn, William Ratner,
Gordon Francis and Gordon Taylor.
Chairman Deely reviewed the informal session held in the
President's Office on April 10 at 7:00 P.M. vhich was attended by
practically all persons at this meeting except the Trustees. He
read President Van Meter's letter of March 20 outlining the general
purposes of the Trustee Committee on Recognized Student Activities.
Mr. Deely said he was very much pleased with the unanimity of
opinion concerning the value to the University of academic activi-
ties and that he was particularly pleased with the feeling of
common purpose which exists between members of the Athletic Board
and members of the Academic Activities Board.
At Mr. Deely' s request, Secretary Burke read informal
minutes of the April 10th meeting.
Trustee Deely then opened the meeting to general discussioi
on any subject pertaining to athletics, academic activities or
student activities in general. He invited the students and staff
members to participate freely and to bring up any views which they
would like to have considered.
Student
Activities
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Miss Joslin said that she was pleased that the students
have this opportunity to get acquainted with the Trustees and to
learn of their views at first hand. She said that she feels a need
for improvement of the athletic facilities for women students.
The building which they use now is entirely inadequate and anti-
quated. There is not room enough for required classes in Physical
Education and there are very few indoor facilities for recreational
athletics.
It was pointed out that Physical Education is required
for all freshman and sophomore women. Miss Totman, Head of the De-
partment, has been surveying the campus to find additional facilities
this year, and the problem may be worse next year with more women
students expected.
President Van Meter said that the next two buildings to
be constructed will probably be a Dining Hall and a Public Health
Building but that after these are completed the new building for
Physical Education for Women should have priority.
Professor McGuirk said that outdoor recreation opportu-
nities for women students are reasonably good - there are adequate
soccer, softball and archery fields. Tennis courts, however, are
restricted to 8 in number for the whole University. At least 4-
more are needed immediately.
Miss Hinds said that a number of junior snd senior women
would like to take additional indoor physical education but feel
that there is no room for them because of the required courses for
freshmen and sophomores.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mr. Allan and Professor McGuirk urged that when the new
building for women is constructed, provision be made for adequate
play fields and facilities for outdoor physical education adjoining
the building. The new building should also include a swimming pool
Mrs. Leach raised question as to whether women students
are represented on the Athletic Council. Registrar Lanphear
pointed out that the Athletic Council was organized for the purpose
of general supervision of inter-collegiate athletics. However,
the student body as a whole is represented on the Council in that
the student Senate has the power to appoint one of its members to
the Council. This member could be either a man or a women student
Mrs. Leach inquired as to whether there was a board
similar to the Athletic Council which supervises intramural sports
and activities and whether this council had representation from
the women students. Professor McGuirk said that the Department of
Physical Education for Women does have an advisory council on intra
mural activities and women students are represented on this
r
council.
In answer to a question from Mr. Deely, Mr. McGuirk said
that women students seem to participate more in ron-intercollegiate
athletics than do the men students in general. He felt that there
is real need for expanding athletic and recreational opportunities
for the women.
Miss Hinds said that some of the women students would
like to have credit toward their degree for participation in
athletics. Professor McGuirk urged the value of having these pro-
grams conducted on the basis of voluntary participation, to be
enjoyed for themselves and to assist the students in acquiring
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skills which they can use in later life.
registrar Lanphear said that the University had expected
to enroll a freshman class in 1951 of 1,000 - 600 men and 4-00 women
Last year the University enrolled 800 freshmen - 500 men and 300
women. It looks now, he said, that less than 1,000 freshmen will
be enrolled. He is. receiving fewer applies. tions than last year and
expects more withdrawals. It may be that the freshman enrollment
will be approximately 900, made up of 350 women and 550 men.
Dean Machmer suggested that the University needs a good
auditorium for staging of plays and other activities. He said
that the play BRIGAD00N had to be offered on four different nights
to accommodate the audience. There is no meeting place large
enough for the students to come together.
Miss O'Donnell spoke of the serious handicaps under
which members of the Bolster Doisters work in producing plays. She
said that the Bowker Auditorium is so heavily scheduled by
different groups night after night that there is little time for
rehearsal. There is no place back stage to change costumes, no
place for players not on the stage to wait for cues, and no place
to keep properties. Players who exit from one side of the stage
and re-appear on the other have to go outdoors to make the
transition. During the staging of BRIGAD00N it rained three nights
to the detriment of costumes and make-up. She said there is no
place to store scenery and much valuable scenery has to be destroyed
after the production of a play. Stage sets cannot be built in
position as the stage is constantly used for other purposes. They
have to be constructed on the fourth floor of Stockbridge Hall and
lowered piece by piece on pulleys.
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Mr. Allan suggested that it was important to the
University's relations with the public that public performances
be of the best possible quality. He suggested that the Alumni
should be interested in helping the University recruit outstanding
students from the high schools.
Chairman Deely pointed to recent issue of the Amherst
College Alumni Bulletin calling attention to the visitation of
college officials to Alumni groups throughout the county to in-
terest these groups in recruiting outstanding students for Amherst.
He said that the job of the University in this respect should be
easier in that it can confine its efforts to Massachusetts. He
urged consideration of the idea that each county should be visited
at least once in two years, that the Alumni should be brought to-
gether on these occasions and also the public officials and Trustees
from each county. By this means, he felt that more interest could
be aroused among the Alumni in helping the University bring its
opportunities to the attention of outstanding high school students ,
Professor Dickinson spoke of the very favorable impression
which student groups make on the public. He said that he had
traveled for many years with athletic teams, with the chorale and
other student groups and that they invariably make an excellent
impression wherever they go. He said there would be real public
relations value to the University in seeing that student groups
have the opportunity to go out more often to meet the people.
Mrs. Leach supported Professor Dickinson's statement.
She said that when the Women's Advisory Council of the University
was working some years ago to arouse interest in the need for a
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Home Economics Building, groups of girls from the University-
appeared at meetings in Pittsfield, Amherst and Worcester and
made excellent impressions on all those attending the meetings.
Mr. Roberts said that he had received a letter from an
alumnus who expressed the opinion that the University was not
getting the "cream of the crop" in new students, that other colleges
were getting the best. Dean Mac hner said that this statement
cannot be borne out in any rating which the University has or in
any rating of the students on the basis of tests. Dean Machmer
urged the viewpoint that the University does not want to recruit
specialists to star in the various activities but rather that these
activities should be open for the training and development of any
interested students.
Mr. Ratner said that if the University feels that it can
recruit good students through the Alumni, it must begin by selling
the present student body on the value and importance of the
University. These students will become Alumni and will be in-
terested or not interested, depending on their student experience.
He said he felt the present student body is apathetic and lacking
in school spirit.
Mr. Deely said that he felt that President Van Meter was
taking every step toward meeting this problem and that his
suggestion of the new trustee committee is an example of his effort
to interest students in the general welfare of the University.
Mr. Allan said that the student Senate has recently
sponsored a program by means of which members of the athletic de-
partment and of the University administration have been visiting
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freshmen in their dormitories to talk to them about the University.
Mr. Deely said that better public relations is not a job
for any one group - that it is up to the students to sell students,
the Alumni to sell Alumni, and that all can and should work to-
gether in developing a coordinated program.
Mr. Stanne said that in his opinion there is serious need
for a meeting place so that students can come together more often
as a means of fostering school spirit. He said that the University
auditorium as well as the facilities for physical education for
women do not meet even secondary school standards in the state of
Connecticut.
Chairman Bartlett suggested that Alumni can be kept more
interested if they are given a definite job to do. He cited the
policy at Dartmouth College of having an alumni committee in each
community. These committees interview every candidate for the
freshman class.
Mr. Brown said that when he attended the University, it
was much smaller and students and faculty were well acquainted with
each other and developed friendly relationships. He said he thought
the present student body should do more to get acquainted with each
other and to learn to work together.
Mrs. Leach said that she welcomes the new committee as a
wonderful opportunity for the Trustees to meet the students. She
pointed out that whatever the Trustees do is for the benefit of
students but that there has been little opportunity in the past for
them to meet face to face.
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President Van Meter pointed out that care should be
exercised in thinking that all problems of the University are
financial. The problem of interested Alumni and spirited students
is not one that can be solved by financial means. Spirit is an
intangible thing and we must keep alert to find the ways to
foster it.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:4-5 P.M.
Secretary
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MIHUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE OK BUILDINGS MD GROUNDS
April 20, 1951, 11:00 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Vhitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Whitmore, Taber, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Hawley, Mr. Maloney
and Mr. Tessier, architects, Mr. Brehm,
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds,
Professors Otto and Blundell, Secretary
Burke
Mr. Maloney and Mr. Tessier presented plans for the new
Dining Hall. The building contains approximately 500,000 cubic
feet and is 144 x 160 feet overall. It contains three dining halls
of 250 seating capacity each, a snack bar and other rooms which
would permit the service of 2,000 persons at one time if all
capacity of the building were used. The Trustees asked numerous
questions and the architects supplied detailed information concern-
ing the building plans. After discussion and thorough inspection
of the plans, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
architects' plans as submitted and authorize
the President and Treasurer to proceed toward
the eventual construction of the building.
The present appropriation of $600,000 is insufficient to
build the building and a request for an additional $265,000 has
been included in the capital outlay budget for next year.
The group with the exception of the architects adjourned
to Draper Hall for luncheon. Treasurer Hawley reported that the
University has an appropriation of $90,000 for the construction of
an Animal Disease Isolation Building to be used in connection with
the newly constructed Animal Pathology Building. This amount is
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Dining
Commons
Animal Disease
Isolation
Building
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COMMITTEE
Traffic
Lights
Sidewalk
Turbine House
addition
Service
Lines
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
insufficient to construct the building and it is hoped that the
Public Building Commission will provide $20,009 more for its com-
pletion.
The Treasurer reported that he has been negotiating with
the Town Selectmen and the Public Works Department for traffic
lights on the campus and for the construction of a sidewalk from
the south entrance of the University to Phillips Street. The Town
of Amherst has agreed to put street lights along route 116 through
the campus. The Public Works Department has agreed to put in
traffic lights and construct the sidewalk. The University is
supposed to provide $10,000 necessary for land taking so that the
sidewalk may be built. Request has been submitted to the Budget
Commissioner for appropriation of this amount.
Mr. Brehm reported that the new Power Plant is entirely
completed and is gradually being put into use. By May 1 the old
plant will be entirely shut down and the new plant will have taken
over the load. He said that the new generator has been delivered
to the campus but is not yet installed. He showed plans for the
installation of the generator and it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
the outline plan for Turbine House addi-
tion and authorize the President and
Treasurer to approve the detail plans
based on this outline.
Mr. Brehm also showed sketches of proposed new service
lines to be constructed on the campus. These included an enlarge-
ment of electrical, steam and sewage plans to some areas where new
buildings are creating heavier utility demands.
OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mr. Brehm reported that the maintenance department is
termite proofing Abigail Adams House. Contract has been let for
rebuilding the termite damaged Homestead and the work is progress-
ing.
No satisfactory bid was received for reconstruction of
the Cage roof of the Physical Education Building and the job is
being readvertised.
The Trustees then visited the site of the proposed new
dining hall and inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of
Marshall Hall with a view toward locating the new Public Health
Building. After inspection and discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve a site
along Stockbridge Road to the north and west
of Marshall Hall for the new Public Health
Building.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 o'clock.
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_Secretary
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Abigail
Adams
House
Cage roof -
reconstruction
Public Health
Building -
location
1624
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
i
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
May 10, 1951
The undersigned waives notice of the time
and place of a meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
to be held in Chairman Bartlett's office, 49 Federal
Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 8, 1951
at 3:00 P.M.
Signed_
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
May 10, 1951
The undersigned waives notice of the time
and place of a meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts to be held in Chairman Bartlett's office,
4.9 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday,
May 8, 1951 at 3:00 P.M.
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V. GLAAsXsi^A^C/ Ca^>/
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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May 10, 1951
I
The undersigned waives notice of the time
and place of a meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
to be held in Chairman Bartlett's office, A9 Federal
Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 8, 1951
at 3:00 P.M.
Signed
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
May 10, 1951
The undersigned valves notice of -the time
and place of a meeting of the Executive Committee
of the BBfcrd of Trustees of the University of
Massachusetts to be held in Chairman Bartlett*© office*
/ 4 ,9 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday,
May B f 1951 at 3*00 P.M.
Signed
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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May 3.0, 1?*1
The undersigned waives notice of the time
and place of ft meeting of the Executive Comittee of
•:»;«< Bo^rii of Trustees of the feiv^ :ity of Massachusetts
to bo hela in Chr.iiiu^.n B^-tlett's off lea, 49 $&&$£«&
Street, Bostoa, Massachusetts,, on Tuesday, May 8, 1951
at 3 i 00 P.M.
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3MMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 3, 1951, 3.:00 P.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
4.9 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Bartlett, Carmichael,
Mrs. Leach, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
There was discussion of the list of architects approved
by the Executive Committee on November 29 , 1950 for planning of
the proposed Public Health Building. After discussion, it was
VOT ED; To authorize the Chairman of the Executive
Committee to submit a letter to the Massa-
chusetts Public Buildings Commission indica-
ting that the Committee has no intention of
changing its formal action of November 29, 1950.
In the opinion of the Executive Committee, the
University would not be harmed if any one of
the three architects listed in the vote of
November 29 were chosen. The disapproval of
the first on the list can only be made by the
Public Buildings Commission, thus overruling
the action of the constituted authorities of
the University of Massachusetts. The Executive
Committee is not agreeable to such a disapproval.
The meeting was adjourned at 5 o'clock.
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Public Health
Building
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Veterans Ad-
ministration
contract
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst , Mass.
June 29, 1951
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated June 19, 1951 from
Treasurer Hawley to the Executive Committee of the Board of
Trustees, University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
June 19, 1951
Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
We have just been notified by the Boston Office of the
Veterans Administration that our contracts for Veterans' Training
for the years 1950-51 and 1951-52 are about ready for signature.
Due to proposed reorganization of the Boston Office of the
Veterans Administration, they are eager to have these contracts
completed before the end of this month. Otherwise, it may be
necessary to transfer negotiations to the New lork Office which
might well involve long delay. We have been working on these
contracts since last November and feel that it is important that
they be completed without delay.
Accordingly, Dr. Bartlett has authorized me to request
authorization of the Executive Committee, by mail poll, to sign
these contracts as follows:
1. Advance Fund Contract 1950-51 - This is merely an
authorization to us to collect up to 75$ of the amount claimed
prior to completion of the final contract.
2. Contract for 1950-51 - This contract provides for
payment of tuition for veterans at the rate of $12.13 per credit
hour which will yield an average tuition rate of $391* 70.
3. Contract for 1951-52 - This provides for payment
of veterans' tuition at the regular out-of-state rate of $4-00.
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OMM1TTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Since the 19-48-49 contract, we have been required to
write our contracts for tuition payment on the basis of so-called
cost of instruction. Last year's contract was at the rate of
$10.83 per credit hour or annual rate of $363.82. With rising
costs, we will again be back at the $4-00 rate next year.
These contracts have had to be prepared to conform with
the Veterans Administration regulations. I believe they are as
satisfactory as can be achieved for the University under these
regulations and hereby request the approval of the Trustee
Executive Committee to execute them for the University.
A mail ballot form is enclosed for your consideration
and action. Its prompt return will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert D. H a wley
Treasurer
MAIL .BALLOT
In accordance with the explanation in the Treasurer's
letter of June 19 } I hereby record my vote as follows on matters
pertaining to Veterans' Administration Contracts.
1. That the Treasurer be authorized to sign con-
tracts with the Veterans Administration in the
name of and for the Board of Trustees as follows:
a. Advance Payment Contract 1950-51
b. Veterans' Training Contract 1950-51
c. Veterans' Training Contract 1951-52
Approved X_
Joseph ¥. Bartlett
Philip F. Whitmore
Lottie A. Leach
R. A. Van M e ter
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Public Health
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
- .
Amherst, Mass.
June 29, 1951
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated June 14., 1951 from Treasurer
Hawley to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees,
University of Massachusetts, the attached letter to the Massa-
chusetts Public Building Commission, the attached letter from the
Massachusetts Public Building Commission, and the resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
June U, 1951
Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Massachusetts Public Building Commission have
approved the appointment of the firm of M. A. Dyer Company, of
Boston, as architects for the design of the proposed Public Health
Building, copy of the letter of approval is attached. This action
follows decision of the Trustee Executive Committee with which you
are familiar and which are summarized in Dr. Bartlett ! s letter to
the Building Commission, dated May 9, copy of which also is en-
closed.
The next step, according to normal procedure, is for the
Treasurer to negotiate a contract with the M. a. Dyer Company for
the services required in accordance with the approval of the
Public Building Commission. Before undertaking this, I should
have specific Trustee authority. Dr. Bartlett and President
Van Meter have agreed that this authority may be requested from
the Executive Committee by mail ballot.
Accordingly, ballot and return envelope are enclosed for
your consideration and action.
Very truly yours,
/&/ Robert D. Hawley
Treasurer
RDH/GHP
Ene.
1
OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
May 9, 1951
Massachusetts Public Building Commission
20 Somerset Street
Boston 8, Massachusetts
Attention: Mr. Hall Nichols, Secretary and
Chief Engineer
Gentlemen:
It is my recollection that the Legislature directed the
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts to erect, or cause
to be erected, a public health building for the use of both the
State Public Health Department and the University. It is also
my recollection that J^2% of the cost is to be paid by the Federal
Government. Our Trustee Committee on Buildings and Grounds re-
ceived information having to do vith twenty-five possible archi-
tects to do the architectural work. The Committee canvassed the
situation and voted for three architects and named their choice
in 1, 2, 3 order.
This committee reported to the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees. The Executive Committee reviewed the
matter anew and accepted the report of the Buildings and Grounds
Committee and formally notified your Commission of their choice.
Yesterday the Executive Committee, at the request of President
Van Meter, met and reviewed the situation again. The Executive
Committee is satisfied with the three named for architects and
in the order that they were presented to your Commission. All
three architectural firms are competent in our opinion and can
do this work properly. One of the advantages of the first-named
architect is that he comes from the western part of the state
and not much architectural service has been asked for from that
part of the state in our building program.
If it is your province to pick out any one of the
three architects, in our opinion any one is competent to do the
work. I understand that you have the power of approval or non-
approval. We know of no reason why the first architect listed
should not be approved. If you want to disapprove of our first
choice, that is your privilege. The University will not be
harmed if any one of the three is chosen, but the Board of
Trustees, through its appropriate committees, is not prepared
to change its original recommendations.
Yours truly,
/s/ Joseph W. Bartlett
Chairman, Board of Trustees
University of Massachusetts
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
June 6, 1951
Re: Mass. State Project U-301R
Public Health Building
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Mr. Robert D. Hawley, Treasurer
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Havley:
The Commission has given most careful consideration to
the selection of an architect for the above project, as submitted
for approval by your letter of April 23 > 1951* The Commission
has also given very careful consideration to the letter of May 9th
from Joseph W. Bartlett, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, re-
garding the three names submitted, in which he states that all
three firms are considered competent to do the work properly and
that the number one choice of the Trustees is still James A.
Britton of Greenfield, Massachusetts.
This Public Health Building is in part to be a health
center. This is a new type of building, regarding which there
appears to be very little precedent in this Commonwealth, so far
as the Commission has been able to determine. It understands
that only one health center has been fully planned in this State
and that is the one in Quincy. The architects of that building
were the M. A. Dyer Company of Boston, and the Commission feels
that they have, therefore, acquired special knowledge pertinent
to this project, which is not possessed by the other firms
named in your recommendations.
The Commission has, therefore, VOTED that it will
approve your number two recommendation, M. A. Dyer Company of
Boston, as architects for the design only of the above project,
inasmuch as no funds are presently available for construction.
This approval is, of course, subject to reaching satisfactory
terms for compensation, which it is suggested be on a per-
centage basis, but which must be limited to a maximum fee not
to exceed the advance of $39,000.00 from the federal government.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Hall Nichols
Director and Chief Engineer
Massachusetts Public Building Commission
20 Somerset Street, Boston 3
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MAI L BALLOT
Executive Committee - Board of Trustees
In accordance with the information in the Treasurer's
letter of June 14-, 1951> I hereby approve _X or do not
approve that the Treasurer be authorized to execute a con-
tract with the M. A. Dyer Company for architectural services for
the design of the Public Health Building in the name of and for
the Board of Trustees.
Signed: Joseph ¥. Bartlett
Lottie A. Leach
A. C. Brett
Philip F. "Whitmore
R. A. Van Meter
Secretary
1632
COMMITTEE
Metal
Storage
Buildings
Dish Washing
Machine
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
June 27, 1951, 5:00 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass.
PRESENT : Trustees Bartlett, Whitmore, Brett,
Hubbard, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
presided.
In the absence of Trustee Haigis, Chairman Bartlett
Treasurer Havley said that the University has an oppor-
tunity to acquire two metal storage buildings from the Common-
wealth as result of the discontinuance of certain farming activi-
ties at State Hospitals. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Treasurer to sign contract in the name of and
for the Board of Trustees with Aquadro &
Cerruti in the amount of $9,617.68 covering
dismantling of two storage buildings at
Lakeville, moving them and re-erecting them
on the campus at Amherst.
It was also
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the placement of one of these buildings
on the athletic field and the other in
the ravine.
Treasurer Hawley reported that the dish washing machine
at Greenough dormitory has broken down. This machine was surplus
government property and has never been satisfactory. It was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign contract in the name
of and for the Board of Trustees with
Morandi-Proctor Co., Inc. in the amount of
$6,44-9 for furnishing and installing a dish
washer and other equipment in the kitchen
of Greenough dormitory.
:OMMlTTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Treasurer Hawley reported that the University has an
appropriation of Sl35,000 for the construction of an addition
to the Turbine House and purchase of a 1500 K.¥. turbine. Pre-
liminary plans were reported to the Board of Trustees on May 1
and approved. This is a very urgent project since present
electric power capacity is inadequate to meet the increased
demands expected next winter. The 1500 K.V. turbine has been
purchased and delivered. Bids have been received for the con-
struction of the Turbine House. The low bid exceeds the amount
of funds available by approximately $80,000. Application has
been made for a transfer of reserve funds to make possible the
award of a contract and we believe this is being considered
favorably. After discussion, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign contract in the name
of and for the Board of Trustees with Daniel
0'Connell's Sons Inc. for the construction
of a Turbine House addition in the amount
of approximately $190,563.4.5 providing
sufficient funds are made available.
In connection with a proposed grant of §600 from the
American Cyanamid Company, there was discussion of patent policy
for the University in connection with research grants which may
result in the discovery of patentable processes. It was
' VOTED: To refer this matter to the Executive
Committee.
For Chairman Haigis, Treasurer Hawley presented a re-
port regarding endowment and trust funds of the University. Copy
of this report is appended to these minutes. It was
VOTED : To receive and present the report to the
Board of Trustees.
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Turbine
House
American
Cyanamid
Company
Fund
Endowment
Fur
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COMMITTEE
Sigma
Alpha
Epsilon
loan
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The committee discussed the investment of endowment
funds as listed on page 12 of the report. It was felt that the
amount of $42,94-6.16 invested in the Amherst Savings Bank should
be reduced considerably. The Trustees' Agent, The First National
Bank of Amherst has recommended sale of the $3000 Penn. R.R. bonds
held. Request has been received from the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Fraternity for a first mortgage loan of f 20, 000 on their house
on Sunset Avenue, Amherst. The Trustees' Agent has suggested the
purchase of short term railroad equipment trust certificates.
After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees empower
Trustees Bartlett, Vhitmore and Haigis
and Treasurer Hawley to investigate the
desirability of loaning $20,000 at 1$
interest on first mortgage of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon house and to make the loan if it
seems desirable to the group.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to withdraw |20,000 from the
Amherst Savings Bank to provide funds for
the fraternity mortgage loan if the loan
seemed desirable.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
__Secretary
I
DMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 30, 1951, 10:15 A.M., Office of Chairman Bartlett
IB Federal Street, Boston, Mass.
PRESENT ; Trustee Bartlett, Chairman: Trustees
Brett, Vhitmore, President Van Meter.,
and Treasurer Hawley
Upon the recommendation of the President, it vas
VOTED : To authorize a fee of $236.50 for all students
enrolled in the 12-week courses in Public
Health conducted by the New England Field
Training Center at the University; said fee
to cover board for 5 days per week, tuition
and room-rent, and to be effective beginning
September 1, 1951.
The Treasurer presented a report on expenditures from un-
earmarked Endowment Funds as authorized by the Trustees for the
fiscal year 1951 and it was
VOTED : To authorize the President to expend not to
exceed $1,000 from the income of unearmarked
Endowment Funds during the fiscal year 1951-52.
Progress on plans for the construction of the Mew Board-
ing Hall was reported and it was
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to sign contract in
the name of and for the Board of Trustees for
the construction of the Dining Hall (State
Project U-304) provided sufficient funds are
available.
The Treasurer explained the need for increasing the esti-
mates on two projects included in the Capital Outlay Budget of the
University for the current fiscal year. One, is the Reconstruction
of Paige Laboratory which was originally estimated at .*15,000 and
this figure is used in the budget. Increased costs and some change
in plans indicate from a recent estimate of the cost of the work to
be done that this figure should be increased to S30,000. It was
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Public
Health
courses
Endowment
Funds
Dining
Commons
Paige
Laboratory
1636
1
COMMITTEE
Public
Health
Center
Budget
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to request an
increase in the item for Peconstruction
of Paige Laboratory from $15,000 to
130,000.
The estimate carried in the University Budget for the
State's share of the cost of the proposed Public Health Center is
$500,000. The architect has prepared preliminary plans based
upon the needs of the State Department of Public Health, Federal
Health Service and the University which indicate that this is in-
adequate to meet these needs. This project, too, is affected by
increased construction costs and also by the fact that whereas the
Federal Government's contribution to this project is 1*2%, recent
actions by the Government Agency has limited the total Federal
contribution to $250,000. Accordingly, it was
VOTE D: To authorize the Treasurer to request that
the estimate for the project for Public
Health Center be increased from $500,000
to a sum not to exceed $1,000,000, provided
the Committee on Plans, appointed by Presi-
dent Van iVl eter, agrees that this additional
amount is essential.
A proposed Supplementary Budget Request for the Fiscal
Year 1952 was mailed to members of the committee one week prior to
the meeting. Following consideration, it was
VOTED : To approve the Supplementary Budget for
1952 totaling $69,400.
The Treasurer explained that the recent action by the
Legislature in granting cost-of-living salary increase to State
employees in the amount of $360 per person affects the budget
estimate for the University for the 1953 fiscal year as previously
approved by the Board of Trustees. This salary increase, which
will affect all employees, is estimated to increase the cost of
oueration for the University by the amount $398,000. It was
I
COMMITTEE
o i
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to increase the
budget of the University for 1953 by the
amount of $>393,000 over that amount pre-
viously approved by the Trustees due to
legislative salary increase of $360 per
person.
The Treasurer reported upon the receipt of the assets of
the Ascension Farm School, Inc., which have been transferred by
court order to the Trustees of the University) the principal to be
kept invested and the income to be used for the education and train-
ing in agriculture of boys resident in Western Massachusetts. It
was
VOTE D; To authorize the President to use the income
of the Ascension Farm School Fund for the
purposes specified in the court order.
The President reported upon the action of the Legislature
in authorizing scholarship grants in the total amount of $25>000.
According to the law, these grants are to be made by a Scholarship
Committee appointed by the Trustees. Accordingly, upon the
recommendation of the President, it was
VOTE D: To appoint the following Committee to select
the candidates for the State Scholarship
Awards: Dean Machmer, Chairman; Dean Hopkins,
Dean Curtis, Registrar Lanphear and Treasurer
Hawley.
The Chairman announced that all actions of the Committee,
as recorded above, were unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 M.
Ascension
Farm School
Scholarship
Funds
State
Scholarship
Awards
COMMITTEE
Hogan, Mrs,
Gerald -
hearing
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
September 15, 1951, 11:00 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman Eartlett presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Vhitmore,
President Van Meter, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED:
To dispense with reading of the call
and reading of the minutes of the last
meeting.
Mrs. Gerald Hogan, formerly Miss Tarantino, a teacher
in the English Department, had requested that she be allowed to
come before the Trustees in reference to charges resulting in her
dismissal by the President from her position as Instructor at the
University. She had requested that she be represented by counsel
and that a stenographer be present at any hearing that the
Trustees would grant her. Accordingly, Mrs. Hogan, with her
counsel, Edward L. O'Brien of Northampton, was requested to appear
before the Executive Committee. Professor Frank Prentice Band,
whose charges resulted in Mrs. Hogan' s dismissal, was also re-
quested by the Trustees to be present. Mrs. Marjorie S. Arsenault,
a steno typist, was present in accordance with Mrs. Hogan' s request.
Professor Band was called by the Trustees to give
testimony in reference to the charges that he had preferred
against Mrs. Hogan. He was put under oath and testified. He was
questioned by the chairman of the committee and questions were
also asked by other members of the committee. Mr. O'Brien,
Mrs. Hogan' s counsel, also cross-examined Professor Band. Written
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
communications and college records, furnished by Professor Rand in
reference to Mrs. Hogan 1 s employment, were also made part of the
record.
At the close of his testimony, Mrs. Gerald Hogan was
called as a witness by her attorney and, after having been put
upon her oath, testified as to her record and her work at the
University. Mrs. Hogan was asked questions by the chairman and by
members of the committee.
The hearing was closed and the committee met in closed
session. After discussion by the committee, it was unanimously
VOTED : To dismiss the charges against Mrs. Hogan
as preferred by Professor Rand and the
President was requested to notify Mrs. Hogan
of her reinstatement in her position with
the University.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED: To approve sabbatical leave for May E. Foley,
Extension Professor of Nutrition, for 14.
weeks so that she might complete the study
program outlined in her memorandum of
September 13, 1951 to Director Dayton and
as approved by Director Dayton.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To approve award of a $2,000 Lotta M.
Crabtree fellowship to Philip J. Spear
beginning October 1, 1951- Mr. Spear is
a candidate for the Doctors degree in
Entomology at the University of Massachusetts.
President Van Meter said that the Shade Tree Laboratories
at the University are receiving occasional requests from out-of-
state to test samples of elms for the Dutch Elm Disease. He
suggested that a fee should be fixed for this work. After
-
discussion, it was
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Foley, May E.
sabbatical
leave
Lotta M. Crab-
tree - fellow-
ship
Dutch Elm
Disease
1640
COMMITTEE
Extension
courses -
tuition rate
Gift of land
Cadwell, Mrs,
Frank A.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To authorize the charging of $2.00 per
sample for testing out-of-state Dutch
Elm samples.
Secretary Burke said that the Extension program at
Pittsfield authorized previously by the Trustees has now begun
and suggested that the Trustees fix a rate of tuition for this
work. He said that the University is paying Instructors in this
program at the rate of $125 per credit per semester plus travel
and that there will be approximately 20 students in each of the
two courses now underway. After discussion, it was
VOTED: To approve a tuition rate of $7.50 per
credit per semester for in-state students
who register for Extension courses
offered by the University with the under-
standing that this rate will be reviewed
at the end of one year.
There was discussion as to the possibility of out-of-
state students registering for Extension courses and it was
pointed out that out-of-state students on the campus pay ^20 per
semester credit hour as against &5-00 for in-state students. It
was
VOTED : That if out-of-state students register
for Extension courses, their rate should
be $30 per credit hour per semester.
President Van Meter said that Mrs. Frank A. Cadwell has
offered to present approximately 1200 acres of forest land in the
town of Pelham to the University. The Trustees called in
Professors Holdsworth and Rich of the Department of Forestry and
discussed with them the possibilities of using this land.
Professor Holdsworth, Head of the Department of Forestry, said
that such acquisition would be of real importance to the Forestry
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Department and that the land was very well suited for use as a
laboratory in the teaching of Forestry. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To accept the gift of approximately 1200
acres of land in the town of Pelham from
Mrs. Frank A. Cadwell, said land, to be
accepted by the Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts for the Commonwealth free
of taxes and for the use of the University.
There was discussion of the possibility that members of
the Legislature may wish the University to take over the Westfield
State Teachers College development to be operated in the future
as an integral part of the University on the campus at Amherst.
The committee felt that the Trustees should not request that this
be done but should be willing to expand the University facilities
for elementary teacher training if the Legislature so desires. No
formal vote was taken.
The committee
VOTED: To request Chairman Bartlett to name a
delegate from the Board to the annual
meeting of the Association of Land-Grant
Colleges and Allied Institutions. This
meeting takes place in Houston, Texas
in October. Chairman Bartlett requested
Trustee Whitmore to represent the
Trustees at this meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4-* 10 P.M.
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September 26, 1951
COMMITTEE
ROTC
Garage
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated September 19, 1951 from
Treasurer Hawley to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds of the
Board of Trustees, University of Massachusetts, and the resultant
mail ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the
Board.
September 19, 1951
To: Trustee Committee on Buildings
and Grounds
Gentlemen:
The contract for the construction of an ROTC Garage
at the Cavalry Stables, which was authorized by the Trustees
last year, was completed to the satisfaction of the Architect,
Alderman and MacNeish of Holyoke, and ourselves on June 5 last.
Before final settlement is made with the contractor, we should
have official approval by the Trustees of the acceptance of the
building. The Chairman of the Trustee Committee on Buildings
and Grounds, Mr. Vhitmore, has authorized me to write to the
members of this committee requesting their vote by mail on the
basis of the written evidence which I also submit herewith.
Enclosed is copy of a statement by Mr. Brehm, Super-
intendent of Buildings and Grounds, in support of our recommenda-
tion that the building be officially accepted as of June 5> 1951-
Your consideration of this matter will be" appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/s/ R. D. Hawley
Treasurer
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TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
In accordance with the recommendation of the Treasurer
in his letter of September 19, 1951, I hereby vote: to accept the
ROTC Garage at the Cavalry Stables as complete as of June 5, 1951 •
Signed: yes -
Joseph W. Bartlett
Philip F. Whitmore
A. C. Brett
John W. Haigis
Ralph F. Taber
J. M. Deely
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE
ON AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
September 27, 1951, 10:30 A.M., Amherst, Mass.
Chairman Brett presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Brett, Brown, Mrs. Leach, Director Sieling,
Director Verbeck, Professor Bullis, Secretary Burke
It was
-VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
Director Sieling spoke of consolidation by President
Van Meter and the Trustees of all agricultural services of the
University under one head. He said that the purpose of this con-
solidation was to create a more efficient and uniform agricultural
program.
Director Sieling showed a chart of the new agricultural
organization and Chairman Brett requested that copies of the
chart be made available later to the committee.
Director Verbeck described the work of the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture, emphasizing that its major purpose is to
provide highly specialized courses in various phases of Agri-
culture and Horticulture. In addition to the basic fields, he
said that the Stockbridge School at the present time has programs
in Food Management for training hotel stewards and programs in
commercial forestry, arboriculture and greenkeeping. The latter
two courses are the only ones of their kind in the United States.
The committee visited the recently completed Animal
Pathology building where Dr. Bullis, Head of the Department of
Veterinary Medicine, outlined the history of the department and
cited the tremendous increases which have taken place in the
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number of tests per year by the poultry disease control service.
Much of the recent effort of the department has been de-
voted to the discovery of methods for analyzing and controlling
infectious diseases of poultry. Dr. Bullis spoke of the increased
demands for service from the poultry industry which led to the
construction of the new building and to the establishment of a
branch laboratory at Waltham which was opened in October of 1950.
Professor Van Roekel described the work being performed
in the pullorum disease laboratory and outlined some of the progress
in the development of controls for New Castle disease and other
respiratory diseases of poultry.
At noon time the committee was joined by the following
department heads for a luncheon in Draper Hall: Fred P. Jeffrey,
Head of the Poultry Department; James W. Dayton, Director of the
Extension Service; Grant B. Snyder, Head of Olericulture; Robert
P. Holdsworth, Head of Forestry; Clark L. Thayer, Head of Flori-
culture; and H. Sidney Vaughan, State County Agent Leader.
President Van Meter spoke on the place of Agriculture
at the University. He said there are more students in Agriculture
now than when the University was strictly an agricultural college.
There is strong demand for trained agricultural scientists in food
production and processing and in the foreign aid program of the
United States. He said that recent advances in agricultural
science have been tremendous and that the Land-Grant colleges are
in the forefront of these advances. The President announced that
the University is currently acquiring 1200 acres of forest land
on Mt. Lincoln in Pelham. This will provide a larger field
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laboratory for the Department of Forestry.
Chairman Brett said that the agricultural industry is
not static and that those in charge of this program at the Uni-
versity must continue to think in terms of the future. He said
that in his opinion agricultural marketing is one of the most
difficult problems to solve but also one which demands our best
efforts.
After luncheon the group returned to the East Experiment
Station where Director Sieling distributed copies of the attached
statement entitled "Highlights of Massachusetts Agricultural Re-
search".
James W. Dayton, Director of the Extension Service,
described the organisation of the Extension Service in Massachu-
setts. Massachusetts is somewhat unique among the states in
having county agricultural organizations as autonomous units. He
said that this has worked very well in developing local initiative
and responsibility. There is a total extension staff in Massa-
chusetts of 189 workers - 74. at the state level and 115 in the
counties. Of this total 64- are clerical and 125 are professional
employees.
Currently the Extension Service is working toward closer
coordination of state and county programs. County workers are
being given more opportunity to share in the planning of state
programs. He said that in past years, the Extension Service has
been largely concerned with agricultural production. Now the
trend is toward agricultural marketing. This is a difficult
problem as agricultural marketing is still in its infancy.
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Trained workers are scarce or even unavailable. Another program
which the Extension Service is beginning to undertake is education
in public affairs. World events and national policies affect farm
people and farm income even more than do those matters which the
farmer can control himself. This is a difficult but important area
of instruction.
Chairman Brett re-emphasized the need for more work in
agricultural marketing toward the goal of maintaining a healthy-
economy based on small productive units. He suggested that
cooperative organizations could play a larger part in New England
agricultural marketing. He suggested that the University seek
funds from private organizations for research in this field.
Director Sieling said that one of the current problems
among agricultural workers at the University is that of salaries.
There is no pay differential at the present time between agri-
cultural teachers who serve 9 or 10 months a year and agricultural
research and extension workers who serve 11 months a year.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:4-5 P.M.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
The results of research at the Experiment Station have converted problems in-
to dollars for the people of Massachusetts. Millions of dollars have been saved
through new methods of disease control;, weed control, and food processing. Develop-
ment of anew strain of White Plymouth Rock hens has brought thousands of dollars
into New England. A startling and fundamental discovery in the field of agronomy
is expected to contribute substantially in saving our valuable phosDhate supply.
Five of the most outstanding contributions by the Experiment Station are out-
lined below. The first four are original projects.
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PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS BRONCHITIS IN LAYING FLOCKS
THREE TO SIX MILLION DOLLARS SAVED ANNUALLY
Dr. VanRoekel of the Veterinary Medicine DeDartment with his staff has found
a practical method to inoculate laying flocks against infectious bronchitis. Inocu-
lated birds become actively immune to this dread disease throughout their laying
period — - an economically important time for the poultrymen.
By inoculating the birds at this time, poultrymen not only protect their flock
but also save three to six million dollars a year.
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WEED CONTROL IN CARROTS
SIX AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS SAVED ANNUALLY
In the past much hand labor was necessary to control weeds in growing par-
snips and carrots. Working in the field, Professor Lachman of the Olericulture De-
partment discovered a new method of weeding carrots by spraying with a. chemical
called Stoddard Solvent (cleaning fluid), which eliminates almost all the weeds
from a carrot crop.
This new method not only lessens cost and labor for control of weeds but also
saves about $100 an acre annually or about $6,500,000.
3
FOOD PROCESSING
ESTIMATED TO SAVE A HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY
Food technologists at the Station have found a new method to measure enzyme
activity, the responsible agent for spoilage, loss of vitamins, and other valuable
food qualities. This new method is already being applied in processing fruit juices
and pickles.
It has been estimated that the savings in food and the preservation of food
quality may amount to $100,000,000 a year.
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PHOSPHATE AVAILABILITY TO PLANTS
SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS ANTICIPATED
When phosphate is added to the soil, it is fixed in such a form that it is not
easily available to plants. Therefore, farmers are compelled to use large quanti-
ties of phosphate fertilizer annually to maintain crop production.
Through research at the Station, the chemical action involved in releasing
these fixed phosphates is now understood, and it has been demonstrated that or-
ganic matter, when added to acid soils, will free a considerable amount of this
fixed phosphate.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MEAT STRAIN IN WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS
$250,000 TO $1,000,000 REALIZED ANNUALLY
This is one of the few instances in which research men were able to anti-
cipate a definite need of the poultry industry for a new strain of White Plymouth
Rocks carrying the dominant white factor for plumage color, that is, the meat birds
oroduced from this strain do not have any dark-colored pin feathers.
Sales of such a desirable varietyhave amountedto$250,000 to $1,000,000 an-
nually in New England alone.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - The use of dry-
ing equipment to dry hay in the barn results in an initial higher quality, but after
several months of storage, the hay is of no better quality than if it had been cured
by the old method in the field. By using a drier, first-cutting hay may be harvested
during the rainy June season. However, if this cutting is used for grass silage,
the expense of a drier is unnecessary.
AGRONOMY — Production of Havana Seed Tobacco has increased considerably in
the Connecticut Valley by developing an improved plant resistant to black root
rot. The cured leaf is also of better quality and higher type.
BOTANY — The improved Bay State Tomato resistant to leaf mold has been
developed. About 90 per cent of the fall crop of greenhouse tomatoes are of this
variety.
Several varieties of carnations with a high resistance to fusarium dianthi (the
cause of carnation wilt disease) have also been developed.
CHEMISTRY — The discovery that the feeding capacity of plants is associated
with a plant root characteristic (cation exchange capacity) will probably lead to
considerable improvement in the fertility practices and the growing of different
plants in mixed stands.
CRANBERRY STATION -» Practical methods for weed control in cranberry bogs
have been found through the use of chemicals.
DAIRY INDUSTRY — A new method of sanitizing teat cups between cows milked
by using an extra milk header assembly greatly reduces the chance of spreading
mastitis through a herd.
OLERICULTURE — The Walth am Forcing Tomato has been developed and is now
used almost exclusively by greenhouse growers because it is definitely adapted
for winter growth in greenhouses.
Two strains of broccoli have been developed. One strain is being used widely in
the New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, and Virginia areas for commercial freezing.
POULTRY HUSBANDRY — Dr. Hays has developed a line of Rhode Island Reds
almost entirely free of broody instincts.
VETERINARY MEDICINE — A live virus vaccine for immunization of chickens
against Newcastle disease has been developed. More recently, a vaccination com-
bining the fowl pox and Newcastle vaccines has been developed.
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October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
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Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
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Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
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October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
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sketches in time for this meeting.
Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
the Trustees had approved plans for the Animal Disease Isolation
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October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
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Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
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Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
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of this location on the grounds that insufficient parking area
would be available either for the Public Health Building or for the
Dining Hall which is to be located in the same general area. After
discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED : To meet on the campus at Amherst Saturday,
October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
requested that the architects prepare new
sketches in time for this meeting.
Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
the Trustees had approved plans for the Animal Disease Isolation
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of this location on the grounds that insufficient parking area
would be available either for the Public Health Building or for the
Dining Hall which is to be located in the same general area. After
discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED ; To meet on the campus at Amherst Saturday,
~ October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
requested that the architects prepare new
sketches in time for this meeting.
Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
the Trustees had approved plans for the Animal Disease Isolation
Building and these plans have since been approved by the Public
Building Commission and are now out for bids. It is expected that
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Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees located the site for the
Public Health Building "along Stockbridge Road to the north and
west of Marshall Hall". Trustee Brett questioned the advisability
of this location on the grounds that insufficient parking area
would be available either for the Public Health Building or for the
Dining Hall which is to be located in the same general area. After
discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED : To meet on the campus at Amherst Saturday,
October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
requested that the architects prepare new
sketches in time for this meeting.
Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
the Trustees had approved plans for the Animal Disease Isolation
Building and these plans have since been approved by the Public
Building Commission and are now out for bids. It is expected that
the contract for this work will soon be ready for signing. After
Animal Disease
Isolation
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
October 2, 1951, 11:00 A.M., Dr. Bartlett's Office, Boston, Mass,
Chairman Yhitmore presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Whitmore, Bartlett, Erett,
Taber, President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke
Mr. Dyer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burley and Mr. Frost of the M. A
Dyer Company were invited into the meeting to present preliminary
sketches of the proposed Public Health Building. There was con-
siderable discussion and the Trustees requested Mr. Dyer to prepare
new sketches showing a pitched roof and a different architectural
treatment.
There was also considerable discussion of the proposed
location of the building. On April 20, 1951 the Buildings and
Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees located the site for the
Public Health Building "along Stockbridge Road to the north and
west of Marshall Hall". Trustee Brett questioned the advisability
of this location on the grounds that insufficient parking area
would be available either for the Public Health Building or for the
Dining Hall which is to be located in the same general area. After
discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED : To meet on the campus at Amherst Saturday,
October 20, at 10:30 A.M. to reconsider the
site for the Public Health Building. It was
requested that the architects prepare new
sketches in time for this meeting.
Treasurer Hawley explained that at a previous meeting,
the Trustees had approved plans for the Animal Disease Isolation
Building and these plans have since been approved by the Public
Building Commission and are now out for bids. It is expected that
the contract for this work will soon be ready for signing. After
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discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to execute contract in the
name of and for the Board of Trustees for
cons traction of an Animal Disease Isolation
Building provided that a bid is received
within the amount available for construction
of such building.
On the recommendation of Treasurer Hawley, it was
unanimously
VOTED:
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Water Mains
To recommend that the Trustees accept as
satisfactorily completed under the terms
of the contracts, the three following con-
struction projects:
1. Repair of Skylight in the Physical
Education Cage as of August 24, 1951 •
These repairs were made by the E.
Van Noorden Company at a cost of
$28,770.
2. Additions to the Steam Distribution
System as of September 18, 1951 by
the Holyoke Valve & Hydrant Co. at a
cost of |291,550.
3. Extension of Water Mains as of July 2,
1951 by the Warner Brothers Construction
Company at a cost of $22,039.33.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M.
Secretary
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
October 2, 1951, 2:20 P.M., Dr. Bartlett' s Office, Boston, Mass.
Chairman Haigis presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Haigis, Bartlett, Brett, Cashin,
Taber, President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke
Chairman Haigis reported that the bequest from the
Ascension Farm Fund to the University has been received as of
July 28, 1951 in an amount of approximately $105,000. The money
is largely in stocks and the committee had requested a report from
the First National Bank of Amherst concerning the investments of
this fund. Treasurer Hawley read a letter from B. 0. Moody of the
First National Bank of Amherst giving his views as to the invest-
ments .
Mr. Bartlett expressed the opinion that Section 7 of
Chapter 75 of the General Laws of Massachusetts does not permit the
Trustees of the University to invest funds as the Ascension Farm
Fund had been invested. He suggested that the Trustees should se-
lect approximately /£% of the stocks to be sold now and keep the re-
maining appro ximately 60% until the Trustees can receive an opinion
from the Attorney General as to their powers of investment. Should
these powers prove to be as limited as would appear from Section 7
of Chapter 75, the Trustees might seek authorization from the
Legislature for broader power of investment. After discussion,
it was unanimously
VOTE D : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Chairman of the Finance Committee, John W.
Haigis, and Treasurer, R. D. Hawley, to sell:
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Farm School
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Common Stocks
50 Shs. Aetna Standard Engineering Co.
30 Shs. Anaconda Copper Mining Co.
50 Shs. Philip Carey Mfg. Co.
60 Shs. Elgin National Vatch Co.
20 Shs. First National Stores Inc.
25 Shs. Florence Stove Co.
30 Shs. Homestake Mining Co.
50 Shs. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis R.R.
20 Shs. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
1 Sh. Standard Oil Co. Ohio
30 Shs. Southern Pacific Co.
100 Shs. Twentieth Century Fox Film Co.
232 Shs. United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc.
11 Shs. 115 East 53rd St. Corp. N.Y.C.
Preferred Stocks
25 Shs. A. M. Byers Co. 1% cum. pfd.
25 Shs. Cushman Sons Inc. 7% cum. pfd.
25 Shs. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.
Approx,
Value
$ 950
1,440
900
780
700
600
1,110
3,550
640
44
1,920
2,100
3,855
2,675
3,225
2,275
Bonds
500 American Tel. & Tel. Co. conv. deb.
5000 Gulf Mobile & Ohio R.R. 4 f s - 2044
5000 Southern Pacific R.R. 4 l/2's - '69
3 1/3
59
595
3,300
4,900
h 470
Brit ish Securiti es.
. 10 War Stock
L 300 3% Savings Bonds 1960-7
L 104 . 4 • 2 3\% War Stock - Post-Off ice Issue
210 Shs. Burnham, Dorney & Hitcham Waterworks
Total British 1,900
Total to be Sold $37,459
It was unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees retain approxi-
mately 60$ by value of the securities of the
Ascension Farm Fund for future action for a
period not exceeding six months and that the
Trustees obtain an opinion from the Attorney
General as to the rights and powers of the
Board in fund investment.
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It vas unanimously
VOTE D: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Chairman of the Finance Committee, John V.
Haigis, and Treasurer Hawley to invest
$20,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the
Ascension Farm securities in a l& mortgage of
the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity as pre-
viously authorized.
This vote cancels vote of June 27, 1951 authorizing the
Treasurer to -withdraw $20,000 from the Amherst Savings Bank tp
provide funds for the fraternity mortgage loan.
It was unanimously
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Chairman of the Finance Committee, John ¥.
Haigis, and Treasurer Hawley to invest approxi-
mately $23,000 of the proceeds from the sale
of the Ascension Farm securities in short-term
Treasury Notes or Bills.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 : 15 P.M.
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Sigma Alpha
Epsilon
Fraternity
^
Secretary
/6<5f
COMMITTEE
Sigma Alpha
Epsilon
Fraternity
30
Shs
50
Shs
20
Shs
1
Sh.
30
Shs
100
Shs
282
Shs
11
Shs
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Homes take Mining Co. 1,110
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
R.R. 3,550
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 640
Standard Oil Co. Ohio 44
Southern Pacific Co. 1,920
Twentieth Century Fox Film Co. 2,100
United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc. 3, 35 5
115 East 53rd St. Corp. N.I.C.
Preferred Stocks
25 Shs. A. M. Byers Co. 1% cum. pfd. 2,675
25 Shs. Cushman Sons Inc. 7% cum. pfd. 3,225
25 Shs. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. 5% 2,275
Bonds
500 American Tel. & Tel. Co. conv. deb.
3 1/8' s '59 595
5000 Gulf Mobile & Ohio R.R. 4's - 2044 3,300
5000 Southern Pacific R.R. 4 l/2's - '69 4,900
British Securities
L .470 . 3 . 10 War Stock
L 300 3% Savings Bonds 1960-7
h 104 • 4 • 2 3§5& War Stock - Post-
Office Issue
210 Shs. Burnham, Doraey & Hitcham Waterworks
Total British
1,300.
Total to be Sold $37,459
It was unanimously
VOTED : To retain approximately 60^ by value of
the securities of the Ascension Farm Fund
for future action for a period not exceed-
ing six months and that the Chairman of the
Board seek an opinion from the Attorney
General as to the interpretation of Section 7
of Chapter 75 in such form as he deems
desirable.
It was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the Chairman of the Finance
Committee, John W. Haigis, and Treasurer
Hawley to invest $20,000 of the proceeds from
the sale of the Ascension Farm securities in
a U% mortgage of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
fraternity as previously authorized.
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
This vote cancels vote of June 27, 1951 authorizing the
Treasurer to withdraw $20,000 from the Amherst Savings Bank to pro-
vide funds for the fraternity mortgage loan.
It was unanimously
VOTED ; To authorize the Chairman of the Finance
Committee, John ¥. Haigis, and Treasurer
Hawley to invest approximately $23,000 of
the proceeds from the sale of the Ascension
Farm securities in short-term Treasury
Notes or Bills
Treasurer Hawley reported that the campus has been faced
with a considerable problem in traffic and parking control
especially of student cars. He said that students fail to heed
warnings from the Campus Police Officer and from the Dean's Office
and that apparently no other course is left except to fine students
for traffic and parking violations. He said that the University
has adopted formal traffic and parking regulations for students
and these regulations have been approved by the Student Council.
However, the enforcement system is failing to work and the Dean of
Men feels that it will not work until the regulations are backed
by fines.
Dr. Carmichael said that Tufts has been using a system
of fines successfully for the past year and that it has cut down
violations. Chairman Bartlett strongly opposed fining of students
and thought that the University should adopt other measures of
enforcement. After discussion, it was
VOTE D; To approve the attached parking and traffic
regulations for students at the University
and to authorize the Treasurer to assess stu-
dents who violate the published regulations
$1.00 for the first violation and $5.00 for
each subsecuent violation.
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Ascension
Farm School
Traffic
Regulations
Parking
Regulations
/ 6 £
COMMITTEE
Dempsey, Paul
V. - Emeritus
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Chairman Bartlett dissented in this vote.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
unanimously
VOTED : To name Paul W. Dempsey Assistant Research
Professor of Horticulture Emeritus.
The meeting was adjourned at U'U^> P.M.
Secretary
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS
September, 1950
une vjwj.j_j.iio uj-cv uj. -.-.
ad
t
following
3ii : Raymond H.
ore, Lyle L.
s, Professor of
f Buildings and
reported that
the Drill Hall
from Wilder
3n completed
After
as
to
by
nount
of $24,932.
The committee gave its attention to reconsideration of
the site for the proposed Public Health Building. A site along
Stocfcbridge Road to the north and west of Marshall Hall had been
approved by the committee under date of April 20, 1951 and accepted
Electric
Distribution
System
Public
Health
Building
'
COMMITTEE
Dempsey, Paul
W. - Emeritus
Chairman Ba]
unanimously
VOTED:
The responsibility of all traffic and parking
activities on the campus is vested in the Dean
of Men.
PURPOSE: The Traffic and Parking Regulations are
made for the express purpose of implementing the
safety and welfare of all members of the Univer-
sity Community. Provisions for the ready access
of all types of emergency vehicles to classroom
buildings and dormitories are imperative; the use
of automobiles by certain classes of students is
considered detrimental to their academic develop-
ment; campus roads are of insufficient capacity
to handle safely the traffic which would be caused
by students driving between classes.
RESTRICTIONS: Beginning in 1950-51, freshmen
residents will not be permitted to have automo-
biles or other automotive vehicles on campus or
in town.
Beginning in 1951-52 neither freshmen nor sopho-
more residents will be permitted to have automo-
biles or other automotive vehicles on the campus
or in town.
Beginning in 1950-51 > no sophomore, junior or
senior resident who is on any kind of probation
will be permitted to have any automobile or other
automotive vehicle on the campus or in town.
No student will be permitted to drive his
automobile about the campus between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday,
holidays excepted.
A student who is disabled and wishes permis-
sion to drive may apply to the University Health
Officer for such authority. His certificate must
be countersigned by the Dean of Men before the
privilege can be granted.
lot) (
1
Parallel parking on roadsides is not permitted
anywhere on the campus by anyone.
PARKING AREAS: "South" (across from Physical
Education Building) for 150 commuter automobiles
on gravel area; 100 additional automobiles on
grass area.
"East" (across fromFernald Hall) for residents'
automobiles (180) only. This is a "dead" area;
no commuters.
"North" (vicinity of Draper and Stockbridge
Halls) for a limited number of commuters; re-
mainder for staff. Separate areas to be marked
off. Present capacity 75 automobiles.
"Skinner" for staff automobiles and visitors.
Capacity 80 automobiles.
County Circle Residents park in existing areas
adjacent to buildings„
Federal Circle Residents park in existing
areas adjacent to buildings. No parking in road-
ways.
STAFF: Members of the University Staff park in
areas most convenient to their buildings.
No parking on roadsides.
SPEED LIMIT:
20 MPH.
VIOLATIONS: Staff violations will be reported to
the Dean's Office; students will be referred to the
Student Traffic Court for appropriate action.
R. A, Van Meter
President
I
.owing
Raymond H,
, Lyle L.
Professor of
uildings and
ported that
i Drill Hall
-ora Wilder
completed
ber
o
ut
of 5^4 >^°^-
The committee gave its attention to reconsideration of
the site for the proposed Public Health Building. A site along
Stockbridge Road to the north and west of Marshall Hall had been
approved by the co^ittee under date of April 20, 1951 and accepted
Electric
Distribution
System
Public
Health
Building
/ 666
COMMITTEE
Dempsey, Paul
V. - Emeritus
Chairman Bartl
On
unanimously
VOTED : 1
F
Th
fMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE
ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
October 20, 1951, 10:30 A.M., Wilder Hall
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Whitmore, Brett, Taber,
President Van Meter, Treasurer
Hawley, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED:
To dispense with reading of the call and
with reading of the minutes of the last
meeting.
The members of the committee invited the following
members of the University staff to attend the session: Raymond H.
Otto, Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture, Lyle L.
Blundell, Professor of Horticulture, Ralph L. France, Professor of
Bacteriology, and George C. Brehm, Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds. Treasurer Hawley and Superintendent Brehm reported that
the underground electric distribution systems from the Drill Hall
to the Athletic Field (approximately 1500 feet) and from Wilder
Hall to Clark Hall (approximately 600 feet) have been completed
and tested to the satisfaction of the University. After
discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees accept as
completed September 14, 1951 additions to
the electric distribution system made by
the Collins Electric Company in the amount
of $24,932.
The committee gave its attention to reconsideration of
the site for the proposed Public Health Building. A site along
Stockbridge Road to the north and west of Marshall Hall had been
approved by the committee under date of April 20, 1951 and accepted
Electric
Distribution
Svstem
Public
Health
Building
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
by the full Board under date of May 1, 1951* However, the
committee wished to reconsider the site to be sure that both the
Dining Commons and the Public Health Building could go into this
general area, with adequate facilities for parking. Professors
Otto and Blundell, representing the Campus Planning Council,
favored the site as approved by the Trustees. They said this site
keeps Public Health located near related sciences and near the
Dining Commons. The site is easily accessible to the general
public and there is sufficient room in this area for further de-
velopment of nursing and pre-medical work. They pointed out that
new parking facilities will be constructed in the rear of Hamlin
and Knowlton Houses and these will also service the Public Health
Building. Parking for 80 cars at the building, and for 100 cars
at Skinner Hall are also available.
The committee then visited the site which had been
staked out by Professor Blundell, and after discussion agreed
that sufficient parking would be available and that the site seems
to be the most feasible of any under consideration. It was
unanimously
VOTED : To reaffirm the site along Stockbridge
Road to the north and west of Marshall
Hall for the new Public Health Building.
The committee then invited Mr. Dyer, Mr. Brown,
Mr. Burley and Mr. Frost of the architectural firm of M. A. Dyer
Company, architects for the Public Health Building, to discuss
their plans with the committee.
The architects showed several new proposed elevations of
the building - one with complete pitched roof, one with normal
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
pitched roof in the center and shallow-pitched roofs on the wings,
and one with normal pitched roof in the center and flat roofed
wings .
The committee felt that the design with pitched roof
over the entire building was undesirable in that there was too
much emphasis on roof. The committee rejected also the shallow-
pitched wings on the grounds of poor appearance and unfeasible up-
keep. The committee unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
design with normal pitched roof in the
' center portion of the building and flat
roofed wings.
It was understood that the architects will prepare
several variations of this plan for further consideration by the
Trustees.
The committee then inspected the Homestead. The building
has been entirely renovated and proofed against termites by
Aquadro and Cerruti of Northampton. After inspection, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees accept as
complete the reconstruction of the Homestead
by Aquadro and Cerruti in the amount of
$24-j395»26 subject to completion of a few
minor features.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
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HOMESTEAD
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
r.
Endowment
Funds
Ascension
Farm School
Sigma Aloha
Epsilon
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
November 15, 1951
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated November 7, 1951 from
Treasurer Hawley to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees
of the University of Massachusetts and the resultant mail ballot
are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
November 7, 1951
Trustee Finance Committee
University of Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Trustee Haigis, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the
Board, has authorized me to solicit the Committee by mail for a
vote concerning the investment of cash in our Endowment Principal
Fund.
There is available in the Principal Account the sum of
$3,268.00 resulting from amortization payments on real estate
mortgages. Mr. Moody of the First National Bank, of Amherst,
which is Agent for our Endowment Funds, has recommended the pur-
chase of $3,000 of Southern California Edison 3's of 1965 which
are currently selling at about par and of which we already have
investment in the amount of $2,000.
Mr. Haigis approves of this recommendation and I enclose
herewith a ballot form for your decision.
You will be interested to know that we have completed
the transactions, authorised by the Trustees, regarding the
Ascension Farm Funds. All securities ordered sold have been sold
except the British Securities on which the Bank is still working.
Proceeds amounted to $1,822.01 more than the book value of the
securities sold. $20,000 has been loaned to the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity on the security of their note and a first
mortgage on their real estate on Sunset Avenue. Ve have also
purchased Treasury Notes, due April 1, 1952, at 1 7/S% in the
amount of $22,000. Thus, we have invested the cash available
in the Ascension Farm Fund.
Very truly yours,
/s/ R. D. Hawley
Treasurer
RDH:GHP
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MMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIL BALLOT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
TRUSTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE
In accordance with the Treasurer's letter of November 7,
1951 > I hereby vote X to approve,
not to approve
the purchase of $3,000 of Southern California Edison Corp. 3's
of 1965 from uninvested Endowment Fund Principal.
Signed: Joseph ¥. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Philip F. Whitmore
Ralph F. Taber
John ¥. Haigis
William M. Cashin
R. A. Van Meter
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Public
Health
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
November 20, 1951, 1:00 P.M., Trustee Bartlett's
Office, Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Whitmore, Bartlett, Brett,
Deely, Taber, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
Architects from the M. A. Dyer Company presented eleva-
tion and floor plans for the proposed Public Health Building.
These plans showed a pitched roof in the center of the building
with the auditorium attached to the main building so as to form an
L-shape. They recommended, however, that the auditorium be moved
to the rear center of the building so that the whole would form a
T-shape. This recommendation was made both for the improvement of
the appearance of the building and as a more logical architectural
development. They said that the auditorium in the rear of the
center of the building would provide more reason for the important
central section with pitched roof on the main building. After
discussion and consideration of the plans, it was unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
plan of the Public Health Building as pre-
sented by the M. A. Dyer Company but with
the auditorium moved to cent©r on the rear
of the building to form a T-shape rather
than an L-shape.
The meeting was adjourned at 2 o'clock.
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--' -ff ecretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
November 20, 1951, 2:00 P.M., Trustee Bartlett 1 s Office,
Boston, Mass.
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT; Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Deely,
Mrs. Leach, Mrs. McNamara, Taber,
Whitmore, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Hawley, Secretary Burke
On the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds
Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED : To approve the plan of the Public Health
Building as presented by the M. A. Dyer
Company but with the auditorium moved to
center on the rear of the building to
form a T-shape rather than an L- shape.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on
Buildings and Grounds, it was unanimously
VOTED : To accept as completed September H, 1951
additions to the Electric Distribution
System made by the Collins Electric Company
in the amount of $24,932.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was unanimously
VOTED : To accept as complete the reconstruction
of the Homestead by Aquadro and Cerruti in
the amount of f 24-, 895. 26.
President Van Meter said that the University officers
have been discussing housing for the next few years and have agreed
that another dormitory for women is needed. After discussion, it
was unanimously
VOTED: To request the University of Massachusetts
Building Association to seek authorization
for construction of an additional dormitory
to house women students.
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Public Health
Building
Electric
Distribution
System
Homestead
University of
Massachusetts
Building
Association
Dormitory
i664
COMMITTEE
Engineering
Building
Utility
Services
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Treasurer Hawley informed the committee that the Public
Building Commission is ready to provide funds for the preparation
of plans for the completion of the Engineering Building. One-half
of the building has been completed and is now in use. It was
unanimously
VOTED : To authorize the President and Treasurer
to make formal request to the Public Build-
ing Commission for funds to prepare plans
for the completion of the Engineering
Building.
It was also unanimously
VOTED ; To recommend to the Public Building
Commission that the architectural firm
of Appleton and Stearns be employed for
the preparation of plans for the com-
pletion of the Engineering Building.
Treasurer Hawley reported that the Legislature has appro-
priated $113,000 for improving and extending steam, electric and
sewer lines on the campus. This is a continuation of a program
which has been carried on for several years, the plans for which
have been prepared by the Office of Hollis French, Engineers of
Boston.
The Capital Outlay Appropriation also includes an addi-
tion of |265,000 to the Dining Hall appropriation fund. Approxi-
mately $65,000 of this appropriation is to cover the extension of
utility service lines to the Dining Hall site and the plans for
these also tie into plans for extensions under the other appropria-
tion. After discussion, it was unanimously
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
1665
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to execute con-
tracts with the Office of Hollis French of
Boston for Engineering Services in the
preparation of plans and specifications for
Improvements and Extensions of Utility
Service Lines as provided for by appropria-
tions authorized by Chapter 756 of the Acts
of 1951.
Chairman Bartlett said that he and President Van Meter
and Trustee Brett have interviewed a number of candidates for the
position of Treasurer which will be vacated by the retirement of
Robert D. Hawley effective December 31 > 1951. The vacancy was
advertised in COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS. Approximately 30
written applications have been received. Mr. Bartlett said that
some of the candidates withdrew upon learning the salary and some
apparently were not qualified for the position. Mr. Brett said
that he and Mr. Emery, Alumni Secretary, have canvassed possible
candidates among the Alumni of the University. Mr. Bartlett said
that four candidates have been Invited to be available at this
meeting and the Trustees agreed to interview each of the four
separately. The committee then met with the following candidates
in the order named: L. 0. Adams, now at Northwestern University;
Kenneth V. -Johnson, formerly at Champlain College, Piatt sburg,
New York and now at Winchester, New Hampshire; Ernest J. Schmidt
of the Western Electric Company of Haverhill, Massachusetts; and
Donald P. Allen, now with the Extension Service at the University
of Massachusetts. After discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED ; To appoint Kenneth W. Johnson as Treasurer,
University of Massachusetts, effective
December 1, 1951 at annual salary of $7320
subject to final checking and approval by
President Van Meter.
Treasurer
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COMMITTEE
Gririshaw,
William M.
Professor of
Recreation
R. D. Hawley
Treasurer
Emeritus
B. B. Wood
Librarian
Emeritus
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It was agreed that the December 1 date was necessary so
as to provide a month's training period under Mr. Hawley.
President Van Meter said that with the retirement of
William Vinal on November 30, 1951* he would like to replace him
not with a specialist in Nature Education such as Dr. Vinal has
been but with a man trained in the broad field of recreation. He
said that Dr. Vinal has done an outstanding job in the training
of leaders of Nature Education. However, many of his graduates
have had to develop broad recreational programs for communities
and experience has shown that they need more training in other
aspects of recreation. He suggested that the new leader of
Recreation should draw on the entire campus for offerings and that
Nature Education should be considered as one of the components of
a broad recreational program. After discussion and on the
recommendation of the President, it was unanimously
VOTED : To appoint William M. Grimshaw as Professor
of Recreation effective December 1 or as
soon thereafter as he can report for duty,
at the minimum salary for the grade of
Professor.
In answer to question from Trustee Whitmore, President
Van Meter said that the work in Nature Education would be con-
tinued. For the time being Nature courses will be taught by
William B. Nutting, Instructor in Zoology.
It was unanimously
VOTED ; To name Robert D. Hawley, Treasurer Emeritus
effective upon the date of his retirement -
December 31? 1951.
It was unanimously
VOTED ; To name Basil B. Wood, Librarian Emeritus
effective upon the date of his retirement -
December 31, 1951.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
1667
unanimously
VOTED:
To change the terms of sabbatical leave for
Stanley N. Gaunt, Extension Professor, from
one year at half pay beginning in September
of 1951 to six months with full pay be-
ginning October 20, 1951*
Secretary Burke said that a committee of three faculty
members and three students, appointed by President Van Meter,
have been responsible for the operation of a campus broadcasting
station. This serves as a laboratory for students in Engineering
and students in Speech, Drama and other departments. The radio
broadcasts are sent over the campus power line. The reception
has not been satisfactory at all times and it has been difficult
to confine the program to the campus as required under the terms
of the broadcast license. This group would like to have the
University apply to the Federal Communications Commission for
authority to construct and operate a non-commercial frequency
modulation broadcast station. This station would be licensed to
broadcast over a wider area (approximately five miles from the
campus) and static would be eliminated. After discussion, it was
unanimously
VOTED : To authorize the University to apply to
the Federal Communications Commission for
a non-commercial educational broadcast
station construction permit and license.
Trustee Whitmore announced that the Legislature has
approved a salary of #15 , 000 for the President of the University.
He believes that this will be effective July 1, 1951 hut must be
approved first by the Governor and Council. It was unanimously
Stanley N.
Gaunt -
sabbatical
leave
Broadcasting
Station -
license
Radio -
license
President -
salary of
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED; To authorize an annual salary of $15,000
for the President of the University
effective July 1, 1951 or as soon there-
after as such salary may be legally pro-
vided.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
y
_Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
December 4-, 1951
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated November 28, 1951 from Presi-
dent Van Meter to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees,
University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail ballot are
hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
November 28, 1951
To Members of the Executive Committee
of the Board of Trustees
We have just completed a careful analysis of the
probable enrolment in the next three years. It points inescapably
to the need for two more dormitories for women by the Fall of 1954-
This is brought about by the steady increase in women
students as the present freshman class of 4-00 women moves to the
senior year followed by classes of 4-00. We assume that the number
of men will not increase, although we did have a small increase thi
year.
We have this year turned one dormitory for men over to
women students. Next Fall we can handle the situation by turning
another men's dormitory (Mills) over to women for Baker will be
ready for men.
In the Fall of 1953 we shall be short on housing but we
can get along by crowding and asking more students to commute.
Any small excess we can handle for a time by putting three students
in some double rooms. This is not good for the rooms are not large
enough especially for three girls with all their clothes and other
belongings, but it is defensible on an emergency basis. It is im-
portant that self-liquidating dormitories be kept filled. To
manage "this we have and expect to continue to have five or six
hundred Graduate School students and Stockbridge School students
for whom we have never provided housing and upon whom we can draw.
Many commuters, too, wish to live on the campus.
In the Fall of 1954 we shall need two new dormitories for
women even if we continue to hold Butterfield for women students.
We must begin to free the men's dormitories by that time. The
attached estimates on enrolment will make the situation clear.
The Legislature must grant, next spring, permission to build the
dormitories if they are to be ready by September 1954..
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I am asking the Executive Committee to approve a request
to the Alumni Building Corporation for the construction of two
self-liquidating dormitories to be ready for use by September
1954.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ R. A. Van Meter
President
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Enc.
MAIL BALLOT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Executive Committee of Board of Trustees
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, I
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rescind vote of the Executive Coramiteee of the Board
vote to
not to
of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts of November 20,
1951 "To request the University of Massachusetts Building
Association to seek authorization for construction of an addi-
tional dormitory to house women students" and I vote to X
not to _____
request the University of Massachusetts Building Association to
seek authorization for construction of two additional dormitories
to house women students.
Signed:
L. Carmichael
Joseph V. Bar tie tt
A. C. Brett
Philip F. Whitmore
Lottie A. Leach
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNIZED STUDENT ACTIVITIES
February 7, 1952, 10:30 A.M., President's Office
Chairman Deely presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Deely, Brown, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
The committee conferred first with the Academic Activi-
ties Board of the University. Both student and faculty members of
the Board were present. Student managers of the various academic
activities described the work of the Collegian, Band, Chorus,
Chorale, Operetta Guild, Index, Handbook, Quarterly and Roister
Doisters. Throughout the discussion there arose repeatedly the
need for a student union building where these activities could be
centered and expanded. The Academic Activities Board expressed
appreciation for the opportunity of meeting with the Trustee
Committee.
The committee met at 1:20 with the Athletic Board.
Donald Allan, Chairman of the Board, described its organization
and functions. There is pressing need, the Board said, for more
facilities for outdoor sports and recreation, for a sectional
tract in the Cage, and perhaps greatest of all for a Women's
Physical Education Building.
At 2:30 the committee met with the faculty and student
members of the Student Life Committee of the University. This
committee is charged with the responsibility of student social
activities. This group also emphasized the need for a student union
building to provide opportunity for a better social life for the
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students. They requested that the University provide a social
director and a director for academic activities.
The meeting was adjourned at 4-: 15 P.M.
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FACULTY
AND PROGRAM OF STUDY
February 13, 1952, 5:00 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass,
Dr. Carmichael presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Carmichael, Bartlett,
Mrs. McNamara, Desmond, Hubbard,
Orton, Crowley, Whitmore, Deely,
Brown, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call.
It was
VOTED; To approve the minutes of the last meeting.
The committee discussed the report on hiring procedures,
the recommendations as to procedures on promotion, and the report
on tenure adopted by the Educational Policies Council of the Uni-
versity under date of October 23, 1951 and approved by President
Van Meter. It was unanimously
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve the attached report on hiring
procedure and recommendations as to pro-
cedures on promotion.
There was lengthy discussion of the report on tenure and
numerous suggestions were offered for its modification. It was
unanimously
VOTED ; To recommend that the Board of Trustees
approve the following conditions for tenure
of professional staff members of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts.
The following rules in relation to tenure as defined be-
low will be in effect at such time as they are accepted by the Edu-
cational Policies Council, and the Trustees and at all times subjec
to laws of the State of Massachusetts in relation to appointments
167.
Report on
Hiring
Procedures
Report on
Tenure
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and service. These rules apply to professional staff members.
For purposes of this report, the term tenure means
appointment ■without specific limit of time, and such service
should be terminated only for adequate cause, except in the case
of retirement for age, and in the case of institutional financial
exigencies. The committee recommends the following provisions:
1. During the first three years a member of the pro-
fessional staff shall be appointed for one year
terms.
2. During the third year a department head must
either recommend him for no further appointment,
for tenure, or file with the President a written
statement of agreement between the department
head and the faculty member concerning the terms
of further employment, such agreement being sub-
ject to the approval of the President.
3. Any staff member whose appointment is not to be
renewed shall be so notified in conference and
subsequently in "writing by his department head
at least six months prior to the expiration of
his period of appointment.
4.. Personnel hired under these conditions should
be made acquainted with tenure regulations as
described above.
5. A staff member on tenure confronted by dismissal
is entitled to a hearing before the Trustees.
At the expiration of five years from the coming into
effect of the above system, the appropriate committees of the
faculty and of the Board of Trustees shall review its operation
and make recommendations as to its continuance, with or without
modification, in the light of experience and of conditions then
prevailing.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, the members
of the committee unanimously
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following requests for sabbatical leave with
the understanding that they would be granted
if funds permit. If adequate funds are not
available, selection shall be made by the
President from the eight candidates listed.
1. Leonard R. Wilson, Head of Department of
Geology and Mineralogy, February 1
through August 31> 1953 at full pay to
complete the writing of a book on general
micro-paleontology .
2. William H. Ross * Associate Professor of
Physics, September 1, 1952 through
August 31 y 1953 at half pay for study in
modern developments and methods in Physics
at the University of California in
Berkeley.
3« Nathan S. Hale. Assistant Professor of
Animal Husbandry, September 1, 1952
through August 31, 1953 at half pay to
complete scheduled course work and
residence requirements for the Ph.D.
degree at the University of Minnesota.
U- Robert P. Holdsworth , Head of Department
of Forestry, February 1 through August 31*
1953 at full pay to study forest industries
of a sustained yield character and to make
photographic slides to be used for in-
structional purposes.
5» Oliver C. Roberts , Associate Professor
of Pomology, September 1, 1952 through
January 31 j 1953 at full pay to visit the
major fruit growing regions of the United
States to study fruit growing and handling.
6. Theodore C. Caldwell, Professor of History,
February 1 through August 31, 1953 at full
pay for study in England of source problems
in English History,
7. Jay R Traver T Assistant Professor of
Zoology, February 1 through August 31* 1953
at full pay to continue studies on may flies
at Cornell University and Western Reserve
University.
8. Doric Alviani. Associate Professor of Music,
for one semester of the year beginning
September 1, 1952 at full pay to conclude
work and study for the doctor's degree.
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Sabbatical
•Leaves
Wilson,
Leonard R.
Ross, William
H.
Hale, Nathan S.
Holdsworth,
Robert P .
Roberts, Oliver
C.
Caldwell,
Theodore C.
Traver, Jay R
Alviani, Doric
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Vinal, William G,
Emeritus Pro-
fessor of Nature
Education
New Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees name
William G. Vinal Emeritus Professor of
Nature Education effective on the date
of his retirement, November 30, 1951.
President Van Meter said that the University Committee
on Course of Study, which is made up of representatives of all the
schools of the University, has recommended the adoption of nine
new undergraduate courses of study. Four of these nine courses
are in the Department of Education and represent the first step
in the development of a program for the training of elementary
school teachers. At least one new teacher and probably two will
be needed for this new work in education and it is expected that
the teachers will be provided in the budget now before the Legis-
lature. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To approve the following new courses of
study provided that staff and budget re-
quirements can be met.
Agricultural Engineering 82 - Refrigeration. Fundamentals in
planning and operating a refrigerated storage with parti-
cular reference to size, details of construction, cooling
load, and refrigerating machinery and accessories. For
non- engineering majors.
1 class hour:
1 3-hour laboratory period Credit, 2.
Chemical Engineering 77 - Elements of Unit Operations. For
other than chemical engineering majors. An introduction
to some of the unit operations of chemical engineering,
especially those which may be of use in other process
industries. Includes: materials balance problems,
movement of solids and fluids, filtration, centrifuga-
tion, extraction, distillation, gas absorption, evapora-
tion, and drying. The emphasis is on the principles of
the unit operations and the types of equipment used,
rather than the quantitative aspects and the design of
equipment.
2 class hours:
1 2-hour computation or laboratory period Credit, 3»
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Education 60 - Elementary School Curriculum. This course is de-
signed to present a picture of the elementary school
curriculum from the point of view of content and methodology.
Emphasis will be placed on the unit method and the activity
program.
3 class hours. Credit, 3«
Education 61 - Teaching of Elementary Reading and Language Arts.
This course will discuss and demonstrate emerging methods
of preventing and remedying reading difficulties. Attention
will be given to the purposes, methods and materials of oral
and written language and reading.
3 class hours. Credit, 3«
Education 62 - Teaching of Elementary Arithmetic and Science.
This course will discuss and demonstrate accepted methods
and materials in the teaching of these subjects in the
intermediate grades. Attention will be given to methods
of integrating these courses into the total program of
the school.
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Education 63 - Principles of Elementary Education. This course
is designed to acquaint the student with the aims,
organization, program, pupil population, etc. of the
elementary school and the relationship between this level
of education and the secondary school level which follows.
3 class hours. Credit, 3.
Music 6l - Teaching of Music in the Elementary Grades. The
principles of musical development are studied with
particular emphasis on presentation in the classroom
situation. Although the course is designed primarily
for those preparing to teach in the elementary grades,
others may elect the course upon approval of the in-
structor.
3 class hours. Credit, 3«
Philosophy 85 - Metaphysics. The field of metaphysics defined
in distinction from the field of science; contrasting
theories of reality offered by contemporary naturalism and
idealism, especially in the light of recent developments
in, biological and physical science; analysis of basic
ideas which will enable the student to continue a fruitful
development of his own philosophy.
3 class hours. Credit, 3»
Philosophy 86 - Theory of Knowledge. Types of knowledge and
correlated methods of knowing; questions of certainty,
probability, and limits of knowledge; ways of expression,
such as mathematical formulae, language, and art, and
their involvement in the knowing process; the nature of
the relation between the knowing subject and the known
object.
3 class hours. Credit, 3-
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Kimball, Milo -
Dean of School
of Business
Administration
Appointments and
Promotions
Retirements
and
Resignations
Academic
Activities
Coaches
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
unanimously
VOTED:
To recommend that the Trustees promote
Milo Kimball from Professor of Business
Administration to Dean of the School of
Business Administration at annual salary
of $7030 effective February 1, 1952.
The President presented a report on appointments, promo-
tions, deaths, retirements, and resignations for the period
January 1, 1951 through February 4-> 1952, and after discussion of
the names and qualifications of those on the list, it was
unanimously
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
appointments and promotions as reported by
the President, (See attached list)
It was
VOTED: To express the sorrow of the Trustees on the
death of Charles N. DuBois, Assistant Pro-
fessor of English, and Arthur N. Julian, Head
of the Department of German.
It was unanimously
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees accept the
report on retirements and resignations as
presented by the President. (See attached
list)
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
payment from Student Trust Funds of annual
extra compensation beginning July 1, 1951
to the f ollowing coaches of academic acti-
vities with the understanding that appoint-
ments to these coaching positions will be
made by the President.
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1. For general supervision of academic $300
activities
2. For coaching of Collegian 100
3. For coaching of Quarterly 100
4.. For coaching of Index 100
5. For coaching of Handbook 100
6. For coaching of Singing 100
7. For instrumental coaching 100
8. For coaching of Roister Doisters 150
9. For coaching of Radio-debate 100
The committee
VOTED : To prepare two resolutions for presentation
to the Board of Trustees on February 14. - one
in appreciation of the services of Treasurer
Hawley and one in appreciation of the services
of Mrs. Lottie M. Leach.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Secretary
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BE3PQET OK HIEING PHOCEDB'RI
By Subcommittee of.
EDUCATIONAL POLICIES COUNCIL
The subcommittee was charged with presenting recommendation oa "'
the following topic ss
1* Procedure in hiring members of the teaching staff,
2* Procedure in selection of department heads*
3« Procedure in selection of deans*
4. Procedure relating to tenure of staff members*
The present report is concerned with the first three topics
listed* In preparing the report , information was obtained about hiring
procedure at other institutions, chiefly Harvard, Cornell , Tale, Michigan
State* and Hhode Island State* A recent book by Lloyd S. Woodburae,
lM^J m JMmmsLIP2^iMJ33^m^^^lm, (Harper, 1950) has been
helpful*
This report accepts the provisions of the Fair Htaployment
Practices Law as passed by the Massachusetts Legislature*
In recommending personnel the department head should seek the advice
of other members of his .department*
!• Positions Below the Rank of Aesi stanfc , Professor
for all positions below that of assistant professor the
responsibility for recommendation rests with the department head*
Tills recommendation must go from the department head to the Dean of
the School and through him to the Dean of the University and then
> to the President for official appointment.
XI. Selection of Pro fessors of all Ranks
Appointments to the rank of assistant, associate and professor
are of such importance to the institution that they merit a special
procedure. This procedure should apply both to these appointed from
dean of the school and the dean of the University shall rseommend*
The department head will submit to the committee a statement of
the requirements of the position, his procedure in making the search
for candidates and data relative to at least one alternative applicant,
Heads of departments and deans must make it clear to candidates
that their recommendations are not an official commitment.
Official appointment of instructors, assistant and associate
professors is mad© by the President and confirmed by the Board, of
Trustees. The appointment of professors s however $ is recommended
by the President and the appointment is made by the Board of Trustees .
HI* H eads of Departmen ts
Heads of departments should be selected by a committee con-
sisting of:
X. Bean of the school concerned, (chairman)
2. i Dean of the University
3, President of the University
Presentation of candidates to the committee will be the task
of the dean of the school ♦ In doing this he should consult members of
the department concerned and heads of allied departments. The appoint-*
ment is made by the Board of Trustees.
Jk. lean of Schools
In the selection of deans of schools it is recommended
that the President appoint an advisory group which might well include the
following?
1» Dean of the University.
2. A representative or representatives from the
school concerned.
3. A representative or representatives from a
related school or schools.
B. Dean of the University.
In the selection of a dean of the University it is
recommended that the President appoint an advisory group th© size sffid
membership of which would be at his discretion. A committee of five
is suggested*
C# Dean of the Graduate School.
In th© selection of the dean of the graduate school
it is recommended that the President appoint aa advisory group repre-
senting the schools doing graduate work.
All appointments are mad® by
the Board of Trustees.
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Approved October 23 ? 1951
Gilbert ¥oodeide
George Marston
Philip Gamble
Frank Rand
H. E. Trippensee, Chairman
BeocsamendatioQS on Promotions for Members of the
Teaching Staff to the Educational Policies Council
ly a subcommittee on Hiring Procedure Tenure.
Pooling of Positions and Promotions
Becommendation on Promotions
The service which a university renders to a state depends to a
large degree on the quality and morale of its staff* Morale is dependent
on many conditions^ one of which is the hope of promotion
Basis of Personnel Recomme ndations
Because of the variety of conditions which make for good instruction
it is thought no specific formula should be set up as a measure of satis*
factory teaching service* Qualities to be kept in mind in making recommenda-
tions are as follows*
*'• Tsachin^, Ability s Doss this individual have a sincere
interest in the welfare of the eiudent? Does his desire
to be of genuine assistance to the student reach the
point where extra time is given freely and personal in-
terests set aside in order to help a student? Does he
stimulate the student to seek knowledge and understanding?
Does he use a variety of teaching methods, present well
organized material and keep up-to-date on subject. matter?
b* Professional Improvement : Is he interested in research or
writing in his field and is h© constantly seeking to im-
prove himself as a teacher and scholar?
c » Inst^,^^ 3 - ^;, , lstfiS.aS.1it* A member of the teaching staff
must have faith in the University, He must show this faith
"brf his willingness to assume extra-curricular responsibilities
and by his enthusiasm to cooperate with associates* He must
be tolerant of but not satisfied with conditions less than
perfect.
In consideration of the above department heads should make
or withhold recommendations,
Gilbert Woodside
George Marston
Philip Gamble
Frank Band
R. E. Trippensee$ Chairman
Approved October 23 , 1951
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS
March 8, 1952, 11:00 A.M., Wilder Hall, Amherst
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Whitmore, Brett, Taber,
President Van Meter, Treasurer
Johnson, Messrs. Brehm, Otto,
Blundell, Secretary Burke
The committee discussed several possible locations for
the Durfee Plant House and locations for the two dormitories for
women to be constructed by the Alumni Building Corporation.
After preliminary discussions, the committee visited the women's
dormitory area and visited each of the proposed sites for the new
Durfee Plant House. The meeting was resumed at Wilder Hall and
it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve con-
struction of two new dormitories for women -
one east of and approximately in line with
Hamlin House and one east of and approximately
in line with Knowlton House — each of the
new buildings to be L-shaped or T-shaped and
to be sufficiently removed from the neighboring
dormitories so that a parking area may be pro-
vided in the quadrangle embraced by the four
buildings .
It was recommended that the Superintendent of Buildings
and the Campus Planning Council work with the architect as to the
exact site, the level, grading, and the layout for parking.
Professor Blundell said that the firm of Lord and Burn-
ham had been consulted concerning the possibility of replacing
the present Durfee Plant House with the $70,000 appropriated for
that purpose by the Legislature.
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At today's costs Lord and Burnham feel that it would be
impossible to duplicate the Plant House as to architectural style
but that approximately the same number of square feet might be en-
closed with glass of standard commercial shapes.
Professor Blundell showed several sketches of rectilinear
buildings but the committee strongly objected to rebuilding the
Durfee Plant House with a. structure of about the same general shape
and dimensions of a "tobacco shed". They felt that such a strictly
utilitarian structure could not be a campus feature and if it has
to be erected because of lack of funds, it should be located in
with the other greenhouses and not in a prominent position.
The history of the original Durfee Plant House was re-
called at the meeting and the committee felt that it would be de-
sirable to approach the Durfee family to see if the family might
like to contribute to the replacement of the Durfee Plant House.
In this way the original buildings might be recreated and the pur-
nose of the original Nathan Durfee continued as a tradition of the
University.
VOTED:
After discussion, it was
That if adequate funds can be obtained from
private sources to supplement the state appro-
priation of $70,000 and provide for the con-
struction of a well proportioned attractive
plant house, the committee recommends that the
Board of Trustees approve the location of such
plant house on the site of or as close as
possible to the site of the original Durfee
Plant House.
If additional funds cannot be obtained, the committee
VOTED: To examine possible sites at a later date.
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During the preceding discussion of the Durfee Plant House.
Professor Kozlowski, Head of the Department of Botany, and Pro-
fessor Thayer, Head of the Department of Floriculture, participated
in the meeting at the request of the committee. Professor
Kozlowski said that he would greatly prefer to have the Durfee
Plant House adjoin Clark Hall so that it would be readily
accessible for class use. However, in view of the fact that such
a development might block a later building site south of Clark Hall
and would change the historical site of the Durfee Plant House,
he withdrew his request that the building adjoin Clark Hall.
Professor Thayer also spoke of the desirability of the
plant house being attached to a classroom building but agreed that
reconstruction of the Durfee Plant House in or near its original
location would be desirable.
The committee suggested that Professor Kozlowski submit
in his next budget a request for a small greenhouse or greenhouses
to provide for instruction and research in plant species other
than the tropical and semi-tropical plants for which Durfee has
been famous.
The committee requested Professors Blundell and Otto to
explore further with Lord and Burnham the possibilities for con-
struction of a better looking plant house than that currently pro-
posed for $70,000.
The meeting was adjourned at 4- : 30 P. •
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Securities
endowment
<unds
tonds
lortgage In-
vestments
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
April 23, 1952, 10:00 A.M., Dr. Bartlett's Office, Boston, Mass.
Chairman ^aigis presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Haigis, Bartlett, Cashin,
Whitmore , President Van ^eter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
The Trustees reviewed the list of securities in the en-
dowment portfolio and discussed investment policies. It was
VOTED : To approve the present holdings of stocks
and to continue to hold these until the
next meeting of the committee which is to
be scheduled in conjunction with the
May 14. meeting of the full Board.
The committee requested Treasurer Johnson to prepare a
report on income from securities, to be presented at the next meet-
ing. It was
VOTED : To make no change in the holdings of bonds
at this time.
It was
VOTED : To approve the present list of mortgage
investments.
There was some discussion of the British securities
placed with the First National Bank of Amherst for collection.
Treasurer Johnson said that negotiations are now in progress with
the Bank of England but that he has no report as to the possible
value of these securities.
The committee then considered uninvested endowment funds,
It was pointed out that the University holds many small endowment
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funds and that if it were possible to mingle these funds, they
might be invested in such manner as to return additional income.
Treasurer Johnson said that the University also holds a
large number of small cash funds from student clubs, class funds,
University Store funds, scholarship funds, industrial grants for
research and others. As of March 31, 1952, the total of these
funds amounted to $197,079.33. Over the past two years the lowest
balance in these trust and agency funds was $116,919 »45» The
Trustees considered whether it might be prudent and desirable to
invest part of these funds in short-term securities so that earn-
ings might be received to be added to the usable funds of the
University. Decision on these matters was postponed until the May
meeting.
Mr. Johnson said that there is approximately $25,000 in
endowment funds now ready for investment. Of this amount $22,000
results from the sale of government bonds which fell due April 1,
1952; $2,000 is from the Proctor Estate and $921.04- is from retire-
ment of principle on mortgages. He read to the committee a list
of purchase recommendations from E. M. Whitcomb of the First
National Bank of Amherst. Mr. Whitcomb' s recommendations are as
follows :
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Approximate
Price
Yield
103 1/2
3.13
95
3.02
100
3.
99 3/4
3.
103 1/2
3.05
100 7/8
3.08
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
3 3/8' s due 1973, call price 104.6
Dominion of Canada 2 3/4' s due 1975
payable in 0. S. funds
Commonwealth Edison Co.. of Chicago
1st 3's due 1977
American Tobacco Co. deb. 3's due
1969
Continental Can Co. 3 1/4- f s due 1976
call price 103 3/4
Consumers Power Co. 3 3/8 f s due 1981
All the above bonds are rated AA or AAA and
most of them are legals.
After consideration, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer upon consulta-
tion with Mr. Haigis to invest approximately
$25 9 000 in securities recommended on
Mr. Whitcomb's list above or in other bonds
which carry an AA or AAA rating.
Treasurer Johnson reported that the University has re-
ceived a 5% stock dividend from the Remington Rand Corporation of
7 45/100 shares and after consideration, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to sell this
Remington Rand script of 45/100 share
and to retain the other seven shares.
It was
VOTED : To approve the present cash investment of
$42,115.14 in the Amherst Savings Bank at
2^% interest.
Mr. Johnson reported that the University balances its
petty cash daily and that, as in other institutions handling petty
cash, there are overages and shortages from time to time.
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Apparently the University has never adopted a policy for writing
off overages and shortages and as a result these have accumulated
over the past 10 to 20 years so that there is presently an accumu-
lated shortage of approximately $195 • It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to write off the
accumulated petty cash shortage of $189»4-9
as shown in the cash audit of the State Audi-
tor of December 31> 1951 at the time that
Treasurer Hawley retired. This write-off is
to be accomplished by transfer to the petty
cash fund of f 189. 49 from unearmarked trust
fund balances.
It was also
VOTED : To request the Treasurer to report petty
cash overages and shortages to the Trustees
at the end of each fiscal year.
The Trustees discussed the use of the income from the
Ascension Farm School endowment and it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to make expendi-
tures on proper voucher from this endowment
in accordance with the terms as stated by the
court in the transfer of this endowment fund
to the University.
It was
VOTED : To request the Treasurer to obtain recommenda-
tions from the Dean of the University as to
the use of interest on the Plumb fund and to
bring such recommendation to the next meeting
of the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
^ .:".'■ »;. ■ ^Secretary
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Charles F.
Plumb Fund
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Gilgut,
Cons tan tine J.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
May 6, 1952
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated April 2U 9 1952 from. Secretary
Burke to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail ballot are
hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
April 2U, 1952
Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
Chairman Bartlett has authorized a mail ballot by the
Executive Committee concerning the following recommendation of
President Van Meter.
President Van Meter recommends the appointment of
Dr. Constantine J. Gilgut as Extension Plant Pathologist with the
rank of Professor effective May 1, 1952 at annual salary of $6180.
Professor Gilgut has been employed by the University since
August 1, 1935 and is currently serving as Assistant Professor at
the Valtham Field Station. He received his Bachelor of Science
degree in 1931 and his Master of Science in 1934- from the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts. He also holds the degree Master of
Arts (1937) from Harvard University and the Ph.D. degree (194-2)
also from Harvard.
Dr. Theodore T. Kozlowski, Head of the Department of
Botany, and Mr. H. Sidney Vaughan, State County Agent -Leader,
have reviewed in detail the qualifications of a large number of
candidates and recommend Dr. Gilgut 1 s appointment without reserva-
tion as being the best qualified, both in experience and training.
His knowledge of the State of Massachusetts and the support and
confidence that growers have in him give added weight to this
recommendation .
The recommendation for this appointment also has the
support of Dr. Ray M. Koon and key men of the Waltham Station
staff, senior members of the Department of Botany and Heads of
the Departments of Agronomy, Floriculture, Pomology and Olericul-
ture. Directors Dayton and Sieling concur.
He served as a substitute for Dr. Oran C. Boyd during
the period May 15 to September 15, 1935 when Dr. Boyd was ill.
While serving in this capacity, he rendered very satisfactory
service and was popular among County Extension staffs and farmers
throughout the state.
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Since Dr. Gilgut has won this recommendation in
competition with other candidates who would require an appointment
as full Professor in order to be interested, we feel that he
should be appointed as full Professor.
Sincerely,
/s/ James W. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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MAIL BALLOT
I vote to
approve the appointment
not to
of Dr. Cons tan tine J. Gilgut as Extension
Plant Pathologist with the rank of Professor
effective May 1, 1952 at annual salary of $6130,
Signed:
Joseph ¥. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Leonard Carmichael
William Cashin
Philip F. "Whitmore
Secretary
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Addition to
Clark Hall
Greenhouse
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
May 16, 1952
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated May 7, 1952 from Secretary
Burke to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees, University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail
ballot are hereby made part of the official records of the Board,
May 7, 1952
Committee on Buildings & Grounds
University of Massachusetts
You will recall that at the last meeting of the
Trustee Committee on Buildings and Grounds, there was discussion
of the need for a small greenhouse in connection with the Botany
building. The committee invited Professor Kozlowski, Head of the
Department of Botany, to submit an item for such greenhouse in
his next budget.
Meantime it has developed that a balance of $8,000
from the present budget is available for this purpose. Chairman
Whitmore has accordingly authorized me to solicit by mail ballot
your approval of the proposed location of this small greenhouse
in connection with Clark Hall.
Professor Otto, Chairman of the Campus Planning
Council, says that the greenhouse will be approximately 25 feet
long and will extend in a westerly direction from the southwest
corner of the present greenhouse attached to Clark Hall. This
addition will not interfere with the parking lot nor will it
call for any tree removal.
Mail ballot is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/s/ James W. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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ONIMITTEE
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r\
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
I vote to
MAIL BALLOT
approve location of a proposed
not to
greenhouse addition to Clark Hall of approximately
25 feet in length extending westerly from the south-
vest corner of the present greenhouse attached to
Clark Hall.
Signed: John W. H a igis
F. Roland McDermott
A. C. Erett
Philip F. "Whitnicre
Secretary
COMMITTEE
Bonds, sale
of
Endowment
Funds
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
May H, 1952, 10:00 A.M., Butterfield Dorraitoiy, Amherst, Mass.
Chairman Haigis presiding
PPESENT: Trustees Haigis, Cashin, McDermott,
Bartlett, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Chairman of the Finance Committee and
the Treasurer to sell 20 shares of Royal
Typewriter Co. 7% Preferred and to invest
the proceeds therefrom in common stock of
American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees continue
to hold all other stocks except the
Royal Typewriter 7% Preferred.
The committee discussed further the topic introduced at
the April 23rd meeting in Boston; namely, the possibility of pool-
ing investment of endowment funds so that small balances now idle
could be invested and income received from them. After further
discussion, it was
VOTED: That, whereas it is the desire of the
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
to invest in the most prudent manner the
Endowment Funds held by them, and that may
from time to time be received and acquired
and held by them, with due regard to the
earnings and income therefrom, and whereas
the segregation of funds for investment
tends to make uneconomical use of small
balances not large enough by themselves
for investment, and whereas it is the in-
tent and purpose of the Trustees of the
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
University of Massachusetts to adopt in-
vestment policies that will safeguard the
principal of its endowment funds and make
the income therefrom available for the
specific purpose or purposes for which
each endowment was established, now there-
fore it is recommended that the Trustees
shall authorize that all endowment funds
of thf University of Massachusetts, except
wherein the terms of a particular endowment
are otherwise restricted, shall be pooled
for the purpose of investment; that income
from pool investments shall be recorded in
an account called "Undistributed Income on
Pooled Investments" and that periodically
the income recorded in this account shall be
allocated among the participating funds on
the basis of the relative contributions of
each endowment fund to the total of the pool
investments, said allocated income to be
available for use in accordance with the
terms of the original bequest. Profits on
the sale of pool investments are to be re-
corded in an account entitled "Reserve for
Profits and Losses on Pool Investments" and
such funds should be invested and maintained
permanently as a safeguard against loss of
principal on pool investments and the earn-
ings should be added thereto. Losses on
sale of pool investments are to be charged
to this fund. The Chairman of the Finance
Committee and the Treasurer are authorized
to take the necessary action to effectuate
this policy and make it operative.
Treasurer Johnson reported that since the April 23 meet-
ing of the Finance Committee, the Federal Government has brought
out new bond issues that may affect current investment possibili-
ties and current holdings of U. S. Savings Bonds Series G. He
felt that the committee might wish to wait for further information
concerning these new bonds and the possible income from them.
After discussion, it was
p> f\ 3 >
Pooled
Funds
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COMMITTEE
Securities
Charles S.
Plumb Fund
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Chairman of the Finance Committee
and the Treasurer to include Government
Bonds of nearly equivalent yield in the
list of securities approved for purchase
at the April 23, 1952 Finance Committee
meeting and to take such action as may be
required to convert or exchange present
holdings of Government Bonds into new
offerings of the Federal Government.
On the recommendation of the Dean of the University
transmitted through the Treasurer, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
an award of $150 from the Charles S. Plumb
Fund to Theodore Covert to help in
financing a trip to Holland for the pur-
pose of visiting farms and dairies.
It was also
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
annual awards of $125 from the Plumb Fund
to students recommended by the School of
Agriculture until the available balance
is reduced to less than $125 and to make
further awards thereafter whenever the
income is equal to or exceeds $125.
Treasurer Johnson recalled the discussion of the Finance
Committee on April 23 concerning the possibility of investing in
short-term securities a proportion of the trust and agency funds
which the University now has on deposit many of them at no interest
and some which, bear an interest rate of l/U of 1%. The committee
felt that a portion of these funds could be safely invested in
short-term securities to provide additional income for the Uni-
versity and after discussion, it was
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fOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer with the advice and consent
of the Chairman of the Finance Committee
to invest balances in the Trust and Agency-
Funds of the University in short-term U. S.
Treasury Notes and Certificates, Certificates
of Deposit, or short term notes of the
Commercial Credit Company when it appears
that the total of all such Trust and Agency
Funds exceed cur-rent demands on the funds.
Any income derived from such investment
shall be credited to the "Trust Fund In-
terest" account and be available for use
in accordance with the policy for using
other unearmarked trust fund income.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
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Trust
Funds
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Agricultural
Teachers
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITT .
ON AGEI CULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
June 7, 1952, 10:30 A.M., Valtham Field Station
Chairman Brett presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Brett, Broderick, Brown,
Crowley, President Van Meter,
Messrs. Roger Peck (Mass. Fruit
Growers Assoc), Ralph Thacher
(Cape Cod Cranberry Assoc), George
Treadwell (Mass. Federation of
Poultry Assoc), Fred Dole (Mass.
State Grange), Sieling, Koon, Dayton,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
After a tour of the buildings and grounds, Dr. Sieling
outlined agricultural accomplishments in 1951-52 under Instruction,
jeriment Station, and Control Service. Mr. Dayton outlined
accomplishments of the Extension Service.
Dean Sieling then discussed plans for the future of the
agricultural program.. He said that at present 60 members of the
staff of I84. are employed as teachers and their service is
rendered during the 32-week college year. All others are em-
ployed at the same salary for similar grades but are employed for
4-8 weeks per year. This makes an interchange of staff members
from one phase of work to another; that is, Extension to teaching
or teaching to research - impractical, even though such an inter-
change might result in better work efficiency.
He said that Massachusetts is the only state which does
not recognize a differential in pay for those employed during the
school year as against those employed for 4-8 weeks each year. He
recommended that the University establish a pay differential of
roximately 15% of the base pay of each grade for those persons
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required to work 43 weeks as compared to those in similar grades
who are required to work 32 weeks.
Dean Sieling recommended also that all department heads
in Agriculture be employed on a 4.3-week basis of service, that all
new employees be employed on a 4-3-week basis, that all qualified
present 32-week employees be shifted to a 48-week basis, and that
all departments be required to adjust their total number of em-
ployees to meet the program requirements of the department on the
basis of increased personnel service resulting from this adjust-
ment (for each two employees increased from 32 to 4-3 weeks, there
should be a loss of one 32-^week employee or a definite increase in
the total production of the department) .
Dean Sieling further recommended that multiple duty
assignments be required of each employee wherever practical.
He presented a table indicating a cost of $141,820 for
changing the 32-week employees to 48 weeks and increasing their
salaries approximately 15$.
If this program were adopted and the departments were
aired to deci e their staffs on the basis of one 32-week em-
ployee for each two employees increased from 32 to 48 weeks, there
would'' be a long range savings of $68,760 which would be a de-
duction against the $141,820 increase noted above. Dr. Sieling
said that these savings would not be immediate but would be
realized only gradually as positions became vacated.
Dr. Sieling then outlined plans for e. \ sion of the
agricultural staff and presented a brief statement of the building
48-week
service
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
and land needs in Agriculture. An outline of Dr. Sieliug's full
presentation it appended to these minutes.
Mr. Dayton presented the attached report on The Effect
of the Personnel Survey on the Extension Service. Ke said that
the State Division of Personnel has recommended the lowering in
grade from Professor to Associate Professor or from Professor to
Assistant Professor of a considerable number of positions in the
Extension Service, particularly those in the Home Economics and
4--H Club programs. He felt that if this recommendation is carried
out, the Extension Service will be greatly handicapped in trying
to carry forward an effective teaching program. After discussion,
the committee
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees support the
classification of Extension Service em-
ployees in accordance with column 3 of the
attached schedule.
This represents a reduction in grade of certain of the Extension
Service positions and in effect is a compromise between the
present staff plan of the Extension Service and the staffing plan
as recommended by the Division of Personnel. The committee
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees support
Dr. Sieling*s proposal for 4.8 weeks of
service for members of the professional
staff in Agriculture and request the Ad-
ministration to attempt to work out a
solution with the proper authorities.
There was discussion as to the possible effect of this
change in agricultural service and pay on other members of the
professional staff of the University who have similar salaries
and ratings and whose services are also rendered on a 4-8-week
basis. It was agreed that the attention of the Trustees should be
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
directed to these employees also in considering a solution to the
program for Agriculture.
In connection with the discussion of the lowering of
grade of certain Extension Service positions, Mr. Dayton pointed
out that when the State Extension Service attempts to recruit
workers from the County Extension Services, no financial recogni-
tion can be given for service rendered in the counties. It was
[OTEE: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Administration to seek a ruling or legislation
which would make it possible for town, city, or
county employees transferring to the University
to have credit financially for previous service
rendered in the political sub-divisions of
Massachusetts on the same basis as if this pre-
vious service were rendered in the employ of
the Commonwealth.
The meeting was adjourned at 3; 30 P.M.
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
I
JOINT MEETING' OF
AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
AND.
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Waltham Field Station, Waltham, Massachusetts
Saturday, June 7, 1952
10:30 A.M.
10:30 Tour of Station
11:00 "What Happened 1951-1952"
11:30 Program for the Future
12:30 Luncheon
1:45 "Our Problems Are Your Problems"
3:00 Adjourn
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Agricultural Committee. Board of Trustees
Alden C. Brett, Chairman Dennis M. Crowley
Earry Dunlap Brown Ernest Eoftyzer
Eenry T. Broderick
Agricultur al Ad visory Council Representatives
Clifford Belden, Connecticut & Massachusetts Tobacco Cooxaerative
Harry Blackadar, Federated Dairy Assocs. of Massachusetts
Charles E. Brown, Master, Massachusetts State Grange
Lorenzo K. Lambson, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
Roger Peck, Massachusetts Fruit Growers' Association
Stephen W. Sabine, Massachusetts Forest & Park Association
August Schumacher, Massachusetts Federation' of Vegetable Growers' Assoc,
Ralph Thacher, Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association
George Treadwell, Massachusetts Federation of Poultry Associations
Karl Ullinan, Massachusetts Flower Growers' Association
University , of Massachusetts Staff
R. A. Van Meter, President of the University
James W. Burke, Secretary of the University
James W, Dayton, Associate Dean and Director of Extension Service
ICenneth W. Johnson, Treasurer of the University
Ray M. Koon, Head, Waltham Field Station
Dale E. Sieling, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Horticulture
" What Happened in Agriculture in 1951-1952 "
University of Massachusetts
I, INSTRUCTION
During the fiscal year 1951-1952 there were 372 students enrolled in the
four-year course, 308 in the two-year Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and
about 75 in the Graduate School who were majoring in some branch of agriculture.
At the recent graduation, 92 were graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees,
125 received certificates from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, *J received
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degrees, 21 received Master of Science degrees,
and 11 were awarded Doctor of Philosophy degrees in some branch of agriculture.
Students in agriculture achieved many campus awards during the school year, and
were recognized by the various honor societies in about the proportion in which
they were represented in the total enrollment of the University.
The annual Flower Show, sponsored by students in the Horticulture de-
partments, attracted approximately 25,000 visitors. The Little International
Show and the Dairy Classic Show, sponsored ~by students in Animal Husbandry and in
Dairy Industry, also attracted large crowds.
II. EXTENTS ION SERVICE
A. Reiteration of the long-established policy that the Extension Service
and the Land-Grant Colleges are the educational arm of the Department of Agri-
culture in the national agricultural program.
B. County Extension Service and the University — Rapid progress is being
made toward unifying the administration of the county and state Extension Servicer,
and establishing a solid liaison of the county Extension Service with all agri-
cultural activities at the University.
C. Progress in Marketing — During the past year much development has beer-
achieved in marketing a ctivities, particularly in the fields of consumer infor-
mation and retailer education. Through television and other mass media, larger
segments of the total population are being reached by the Extension Service.
D. 4-K Club Program — The entire Extension staff is concentrating on the
problems of increasing membership and maintaining high standards in the k- H Club
program.
E. Older Youth Pilot Projects — A three-State cooperative program to study
the methods of working successfully with the between-age groups has been es-
tablished and is accumulating much information and experience in this area.
P. Grassland Farming — This is a new nationwide program in which Massa-
chusetts and Now England are already far ahead of the rest of the country.
III. EXPERIMENT STATION
Noteworthy among the accomplishments of the research program are those listed
below!
A. Chronic Respiratory Disease — This disease of poultry has 'been on the
increase and causing significant losses to the poultry raisers and breeders in
Massachusetts and has assumed catastrophic proportions in the Delaware-Maryland
broiler area. Important progress has been made in identifying the causative
agencies, the node of transmission, and some information on means of restricting
and curing the disease.
13. Cation Exchange Capacity of Plant Roots — It has been discovered by
members of the Chemistry and Agronomy Departments that plant roots have cation
exchange capacities just as soil colloids have cation exchange capacity. This
information has led to significant findings concerning the reasons for com-
patabilities of various grasses and legumes growing in association. It is thought
that this information will be fundamental in determining which plants may be grown
together economically and with some chance of success.
C. Chemical Thinning of Apples — It has been discovered that the chemical
thinning of apples leads to the annual bearing of strongly biennial varieties
such as Baldwin and Early Mcintosh.
D. It has been determined that the pruning of Dutch Elm Disease- infected
trees early in the stages of infection may lead, to a cure of the disease as far
as that particular tree is concerned. This is of significant importance in the
saving of historically valuable trees and those ; which are vital to the maintenance
of special pari: areas, and so forth.
E. Mechanization of the Cranberry Industry — Two important contributions
have been made to the;' mechanization of the cranberry industry: (l) a mechanical
ditch cleaner which saves substantially in the cost of cleaning the floodirg and
water-holding ditches; riix! (2) a mechanical hydraulic sanding device which moves
the sand from the bank or appropriate trucking point to the bog by means of
water. This eliminates the costly moving of the sand by wheelbarrow or other
me chanic al devic e .
F. Broodiness Eliminated Completely in Rhode Island Red Hens — The Poultry
Department has made a substantial contribution to the efficiency of poultry
production by the breeding program i/hich has led to the production of Rhode Island
Red hens that were 100 per cent non-broody.
G-. Hew Variety of Broccoli — The Waltham 29 variety' of broccoli which has
ideal bud size, color, and uniformity has been developed and has been accepted
commercially.
IV. COiITROL SERVICE
A. Tree Diseases — Dutch Elm Disease has been found in samples from 39
additional towns, making a total of 249 towns now involved; 13,107 trees have been
found to be affected. Oak wilt disease has not been found in Massachusetts.
Forty-eight diseases from 31 species of woody plants were identified from 8,4l6
specimens.
'■ 3. Poultry Diseases — (l) Pullorum Disease - 1,3^4-3,955 chickens, and
'35.642 other fowl were tested. Only 0.009 per cent of the chickens and no others
were found to be reactors. This compares with 12-1/2 per cent reactors in 1920;
(2) Infectious Bronchitis - 1,096 flocks enrolled in the immunization program,
and of those 142 flocks were tested. Only 19 of the tested flocks were found to
be nonimmune; (3) ITewcastle Disease - A new spray method of vaccination was
introduced and found to be successful.
C. Other Control Programs — The Feed, Fertilizer and Seed Control programs,
the Dairy Cattle Certification program, and the Mastitis program continued to carry
on the effective work' demanded by the farmers and required under State lav;.
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PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE
A.,'- sound program has two important parts — the objective and the plan. Our
objective is to have a well integrated, efficient, productive, and effective
program of service to agriculture. To achieve this objective requires a long-
range plan which maizes the best use of personnel and facilities in all phases
of the agricultural program.
A. Plans for effective use of staff : At present 60 members of the staff
of 184 arc employed for a basic period of 32 weeks (while school is
in session); all others are employed at the same salary per yoar
at equal grades for a basic employment period of 4-8 weeks. This maims
an interchange of staff members from one phase of work to another,
i.e., extension to teaching, or teaching to research, impractical
and theoretically illegal even though such an interchange is indicated
to do a better job more efficiently. Furthermore, under the present
system, the staff members who arc employed for the longer service
period are not receiving comparable rates of pay for equal service
even though comparable education and experience are required to render
the service. Massachusetts is the only state which does not recognize
a differential in pay under similar conditions.
It is proposed that:
1. A differential of approximately 15 per cent of the base
pay of each grade be established for those persons
reouired to work 43 weeks as compared to those of
similar grade who are roqpiired to work 32 weeks. The
following table shows comoarativc grades and salaries:
Proposed Differential Salaries for
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Position
Title
Instructor
Asst. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Professor
Department Head
2.
Personnel Employ
for
Different Periods cf
ed
Service
Teachi:
Grade
30
iff Year 48 Week
Salary Grade
$3720 39
Year
Salary
$4260
Differential
$540
44
$4560 52
$5220
$660
52
$5220 59
$6180
$960
59
$6180 62
$7080
$900
60
$6430 65
$7980
$1500
All department heads in Agriculture be employed on a
43 week basic rjoriod of service; all new employees
be employed on the 48 week basis; all qualified
present 32 week employees be shifted to the 48 week
basis; and all departments be required to adjust
total number of employees to meet the program
requirements of the department on the ba,sis of the
increased personnel service resulting from this
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adjustment (for each two employees increased from
32 to 48 weeks there should be a loss of one 32
week employee or a definite increase in the total
'production of the department).
3. Multiple duty assignment be required of each employee
wherever practicable; apprentice training of
younger employees be encouraged without stifling
initiative; each activity becomes a departmental
project and not a service project; promotions
become a school and department function rather than
a service function; and .that all available positions
within the school be available for expansion of the
program wherever indicated rather than being re-
stricted by service appropriation barriers.
4. The positions indicated below.be reclassified according
to the schedule in paragraph 1 :
Position
Title:
From
Grade No.
12 Ins true tor (Res)
5 " (Con)
12 (I?)** (Inst)
30
20 Asst Prof
3
5 "
13 (19)**
6 Assoc
18 "
3
3 (5)**
Prof
(Res)
(Ext)
(Con)
(Inst)
(Res)
(Ext)
(Con)
(Inst)
m
52
24 Professors (Res) 59
22 » (Ext)
5 » (Con)
5 (7)** (Inst)
14 Dopt Heads (lnst)60
To
Grade No.
39
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Cost per
reclassification:
$540
$660
59
$960
62
$900
65
$1,500
Total
Co s-t :
$6,480.00
2,600.00
6,480.00
13,200.00
■-1,980.00
3^300.00
7,580.00
5,760.00
17,280.00
2,880.00
2,880.00
21,600.00
19,800.00
4^500.00
4,500.00
21,000.00
141,820.00
**Figures in parentheses represent the present number of positions but when
each position is increased to 48 weeks a corresponding decrease in total
positions is indicated; the savings from this staff decrease could be as
follows:
5 Instructors
6 Asst Professors
2 Assoc Professors
2 Professors
@ $3,720.
@ 4^500.
® 5',220.
® 6,180.
$18,600.00
27,360.00
10,440,00
12,360.00
$68,760.00
Net' Cost $73,060.00
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3. Plans for staff expansion : Ours is a growing program; therefore, it
is necessary that wc continue to expand our staff in those areas
where expansion will serve the public most effectively. The
following positions are suggested in the various services and
indicate the direction in which we arc going and where the
greatest need exists:
INSTRUCTION
Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture, (specialist in site
planning)
Assistant Professor, Food Technology
Instructor, Forestry and Wildlife Management, (specialist in
wildlife and general conservation)
Instructor, Landscape Architecture, (specialist in fine arts)
EXTENSION SERVICE
Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics, (marketing
specialist in food handling)
Assistant Professor, Horticulture, (specialist in general
horticulture)
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Engineering, (specialist
in farm structures)
EXPERIMENT STATION
Professor, Animal Husbandry, (specialist in animal physiology)
Associate Professor, Wildlife Management, (specialist in fish
technology)
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Pomology, (specialist in small fruits)
Plant Pathology, (cranberries)
Agricultural Engineering, (materials handling)
Dairy Industry, (physical chemist)
Olericulture, (plant physiologist)
Shade Tree, (pathologist)
Shade Tree, (pathologist)
CONTROL SERVICE
Professor, Veterinary Science, (general diagnostic service)
Associate Professor, Veterinary Science, (poultry diseases)
Associate Professor, Shade Tree Laboratories, (plant pathology)
C. Physical plant expansion : Because of the growth of the University, we
are constantly being crowded out of buildings and off land that
formerly belonged to the agricultural program. Our plans for the
future include the construction of buildings and the purchase of
land necessary to carry out the program for the future.
Under the building program there are several
items that are considered as emergencies. They are:
1. Building Needs ( Estimate )
a. Fire escape and elevator, Fisher Laboratory none
b. Parking area, Waltham Field Station $10,000.00
c. Air-conditioning, Hatch Laboratory 6,500.00
d. Auxiliary Generator, Animal Disease Laboratory 3,000.00
e. Incinerator: Moved from Paige to Animal Lab. 2,000.00
f . Repair of Farm Plant and Station Service
buildings 27.250.00
total — $^8,750.00
-3-
The major building requirements that are planned for the future are
as follows:
( Estimate )
a. Flint Laboratory modernization (1953) $50,500.00
b. Poultry Plant modernization and repair (1953) 62,500.00
c. Forestry Service Building (1953) 50,000.00
d. Farm modernization (195^) 110,000.00
e. Food Technology addition (195^) 280,000.00
f. Service Building, Olericulture (l95^) 95,000.00
g. Animal Industry Building and Barn (1955) 1,100,000.00
h. Plant Science Building and Greenhouses
(195?) — including space for research,
teaching, and extension in Agronomy,
Forestry, Floriculture, Olericulture,
Pomology, Soil Science 1,000,000.00
i. Research and Demonstration - Agronomy ( 195^0 50,000.00
j. French Hall Greenhouse additions (1955) 35,000.00
k. Repair, painting, renewal, French Hall (195 5) 25,000.00
total — $2,858,000.00
Other repairs, alterations, and additions are indicated but are
not included here.
2. Land Needs
Requirements for successful operation of the Experiment Station
and college farm indicate a need for additional land. It is
estimated that the needs can be met most adequately by the
purchase of land in Hadley adjoining the college farm. There
are several tracts of land there that might be obtained but
it is believed that about 100 acres would be sufficient and
adequate for our purposes.
Approximate cost — $150,000.00
6/5/52
I
REPORT ON EFFECT OF PERSONNEL SURVEY
ON EXTENSION SERVICE
The "flagging" of all positions in Extension Home Economics and 4-H Club
program's by. the Personnel Office in Boston, following their survey of last fall,
has created a difficult problem in providing for the future staffing of these
departments. By "flagging" is meant that a position when it becomes vacant must
be filled at a lower grade. The following table outlines the situations facing
uc -r*
Present Position Future Classification
Extension Home Economics
State Leader (Full Professor). Assistant Professor
3 Home Economics Specialists (Full Professors) Assistant Professors
3 Home Economics Specialists (Associate Professors) Assistant Professors
1 Vacancy (Previously Full Professor) Assistant Professor
Extension 4~H Club Work
State ^*-H Club Leader (Full Professor) Associate Professor
Assistant Club Leader (Full Professor) Assistant Professor
3 Assistant Club Leaders (Associate Professors) Assistant Professors
Other Extension Positions
State Leader-Agri culture (Department Head) Professor
1 Specialist (Full Professor) (Agricultural Engineering) Associate Professor
2 Specialist (lull Professors) (Visual Education) Assistant Professors
(Young People 1 s Programs)
The situation in Extension Home Economics has become critical because of the
resignation of the State Home Demonstration Leader and our failure to secure
permission to fill the position at any grade other than Assistant Professor.
The State Home Demonstration Leader is the leader of all Extension home
economics work in Massachusetts, She has administrative and program responsi-
bility for the work of the seven Extension Specialists in home economics and the
twenty-six County Home Demonstration Agents in twelve counties.
Her position is a' critical one, A high degree of administrative skill and
leadership is required, especially in connection with County Extension staff
members where a cooperative type of organization exists.
Filling Specialist Positions in Home Economics
The vacant position of Clothing Specialist is a case in point. It originally
was a full professorship. Now it has been reduced to an assistant professorship.
We have not been able to find a person with experience and ability willing to
accept the position at the salary available. We are novr searching for some less-
experienced person who may develop and later on give the women of the state the
service they expect from us. As an assistant professor, the new Specialist will
start with lower pay than seven of the Home Demonstration Agents whom she will be
responsible for training. Thus, it is impossible for us to promote the better-
qualified County Home Demonstration Agents, or to look to them as a source of
candidates,
-v>r» »— <-■
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^~H Club Staff
The situation here is very similar to that outlined in home economics, It
is not as critical at the moment because there have "been no recent resignations.
However, virtually the same problems will develop when resignations, occur. The
State 4~H Club Leader's responsibilities are very similar to those of the other
State Leaders, The Assistant State Club Leaders serve as Specialists. They
train and give leadership to the ^~H Club Agents in the carrying out of k~H Club
programs and in organizational activities dealing with adult 4-H Club Leaders.
County Agent Leader
The flagging of the State County Agent Leader's position from Department
Head to Professor would be serious if enforced. The State County Agent Leader
is responsible for the programs and' activities of twenty-three Specialists, of
\tfhom twenty-two are full. professors, and twenty-nine County Agricultural Agents
and Associate and Assistant Agents. Agricultural Extension programs deal with
farm business activities; mistakes would be costly and even disastrous. The State
County Agent Leader surely has responsibilities fully equal to those of any
Department Head. This and the other State Leaders 1 positions are the key positions
upon which coordination betvreen State and County Extension organizations depend.
While, in future years, promotions may be theoretically possible under the
terms of the survey through transfers of positions in Extension agricultural
programs to Home Economics and to 4-H Club Work, this opportunity would be very
limited if seventeen associate-professorships and professorships in Extension
were to be lost. Possible future promotions do not help us to fill currently
vacant positions with adequate personnel.
In most instances, it is more difficult to find capable candidates for
Extension positions than for others which might be considered of comparable rank.
Extension programs are oarried on with adults, dealing with them in the fields
in which these adults have made their life work. Teaching methods, must be
skillful, interesting and highly practical for attendance' is purely voluntary.
An Extension worker must be highly skilled and a natural leader in whom people
readily place confidence. He is traveling a large part of the time and his
evenings and week-ends are frequently scheduled for meetings away from home.
If one considers only the University group of Extension workers, the staff
may appear top-heavy. But the true structure of the Extension organization
includes eighty-two county workers. When these are considered, the organization
assumes a normal pyramidal structure, Massachusetts is the dnly state in which
county Extension workers are not definitely state employees. Here, they have
cooperative appointments. The nature of Extension work demands that the service
operate as a unit. University members of the Extension staff must be qualified
to give training to county Extension workers and state-wide leadership to their
programs.
Make-up of Extension Staff
The attached sheets indicate the composition of the Extension staff in three
columns —
1. As it existed before the survey by the Personnel Office.
2. As it will exist if the results of the survey are applied.
3. Our recommendations for adequate staffing in consideration of both
survey results and the minimum needs of the service.
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I
EXTENSION SERVICE STAFF
Before Personnel
Survey
Applying Personnel
Survey
Recomm*
1
4
jnded
1 ,
4— H Department
Department Head
Professor
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
2
3
»*^» -»•
1
4
MMM
*-Assistant Professors
*~Instructors
Totals
8
.12
32
^«wnn
8
32
8
.12
32
Home Economics
Department Head
♦♦-Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
5
3
—
8
» u - —
3
5
♦-Assistant Professors
♦-Instructors
Totals
li
34
—
11
34
1 ,B ■' '
11
-15
34
Agriculture
Department Head
***-Professora
Associate Professors
Assistant Professor
i
22
1
< »» «» «
21
2
1
1
17
6
*-Professors
*-Associate Professors
*-Assistant Professors
♦-Instructors
Totals
3
14
10
2
53
1 M » —
3
14
10
2
53
3
14
10
2
53
Office of Information
Department Head
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Totals
Administration
Director
Secretary (Associate
Professor)
Totals
2
_2
1
4
5
5
l
1
1
2
2
1
1
♦-County Workers. Classified "by salary in corresponding University grade.
♦♦-One Professor (H.R.Mdntire) transferred from auxiliary services to home
economics,
♦♦♦-One temporary (F.E.Cole) included, also position of L.V.Loy transferred
from auxiliary services to agriculture.
2 -
Totals
Director
Department Head
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Total for State
^-Professors
*-Associate Professors
*-Assistant Professors
^-Instructors
Total for County
Total Extension Staff
Before Personne
il ' App'
lying Personnel
Survey
Survey
Recommended
1
• •. '■"'■'■:' .,
1
1
1
» twx
,
1
31
8
, ,, ,, ,
22
4
>MM L ,
22
18
_2
44
!■■■»■
-1Z
44
2
44
3
13 '"
30
82
3
13
30
J26
82
~ —
3
13
30
82
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•
126
126
*-County Workers
c~5/l2/52-4o
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3MMITTEE
igma Phi Fraternity, was invited to join the meeting. There
followed a discussion of the manner in which a piece of land
offered for sale at $5,000 by Alpha Sigma Phi could best be ac-
quired for the University. This tract of land of approximately
37,B90 square feet is bordered on the north by Clark Hill Road and
on the west by Stockbridge Road. Mr. Brett explained his
correspondence with Dr. Goldthwait who was willing to have his
$2,500 scholarship gift to the University of Massachusetts Founda-
tion, Inc. used for the purchase of the land, or in any other
manner that would accomplish the objectives. The offer from Alpha
Sigma Phi provides for selling the land to the University for
$5 > 000 to which they would add the balance in their treasury of
approximately $3, 800 and then give the total to the University as
a scholarship fund for needy students. After considerable
discussion in which various ways of procuring the land, including
appropriation by the Legislature, were discussed, Mr. Gaskill
offered to explore further the possibility of other members of
the fraternity contributing to a fund for the purchase of the
land with the ultimate view of donating it to the University.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
July 15, 1952, 10:30 A.M., President's Office, Amherst
Chairman ¥hitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trustees wnitmore, Brett, Deely,
McDermott, President Van Meter
and Treasurer Johnson
In the absence of the Secretary, Treasurer Johnson kept
the minutes of the meeting.
Mr. Edwin F. Gaskill, Treasurer of Gamma Chapter of Alpha Land Purchase
Alpha Sigma Phi
1702
COMMITTEE
Physical Educa-
tion Improve-
ments and Tennis
Courts
Capital
Outlay
Appropriations
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To defer action until additional in-
formation is available.
Treasurer Johnson announced that a special appropriation
of $75*000 was available for Physical Education Improvements in-
cluding tennis courts, a sectional running track and an additional
chain-link fence for the east side of the athletic field. Pro-
fessor Otto, of the Campus Planning Council, and Mr. Brehm were
invited to join the meeting to make recommendations for the loca-
tion of the tennis courts. Two sites, for approximately 20 tennis
courts, had been considered by the Campus Planning Council: The
Federal Circle Area and the area west of Goodell Library and
directly north of the present tennis courts. The second site was
recommended by the Council. After inspection of the two sites,
it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
. the site west of Goodell Library and
directly north of the present tennis
courts for 20 additional tennis courts.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign a contract for con-
struction of tennis courts and other
physical education improvements within the
special appropriation of $75 > 000.
Treasurer Johnson reported that appropriations for the
1953 Capital Outlay Program made by the 1952 session of the Legis-
lature are as follows: It was emphasized that these figures are
unofficial since to date no word has been received from the
Comptroller's Bureau. The figures were acquired from the Deputy
Budget Commissioner.
I
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Improvements to Bowker Auditorium
Additional Improvements to Paige
Laboratory
Improvements to Farm and. Daily Buildings
Completion of the Engineering Building
Construction of a Public Health Center
Replacement and Extension of Utilities
#236,000
16,000
75,000
350,000
1,031,000
166,000
Total Capital Outlay, 1953 $2,374,000
In addition, special appropriations were made as follows:
Improvements to Physical Education
Facilities
Improvements to Farm and Dairy Buildings
Surfacing Clark Hm and Other Roads
$75,000
70,000
90,000
Total Specials, 1953 $235,000
The Chairman announced that it would be necessary for
the committee to recommend architects and engineers en each of the
projects where they would be needed. The Trustees are required to
submit the names of three architects to the Massachusetts Public
Building Commission in order of priority of their choice. Mr. Brehm
will continue to act as architect on the remodeling of Paige
Laboratory. No architect or engineer will be required for the
Physical Education Improvements as Mr. Brehm and Director McGuirk
will prepare the plans and specifications.
Treasurer Johnson reported that a preliminary study on
Bowker Auditorium had been made by the Massachusetts Public Build-
ing Commission at their own expense, employing Mr. Saul E. Moffie,
Architect, 27 School Street of Boston. This study was to prepare
sufficient preliminary plans to arrive at a cost estimate of the
work involved. It was understood that the Board of Trustees was
not obligated to employ Mr. Moffie to continue the work. Treasurer
Johnson also reported that a campus committee appointed by
a I/O
Bowker
Auditorium
1704
COMMITTEE
Paige
Laboratory-
Cold)
Dairy Plant
Remodeling
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
President Van Meter to coordinate the vork in the planning stage
with the Architect, comprising of Treasurer Johnson, Chairman,
Mr. Brehm, Professor Niedeck, Professor Alviani and Mr. McLindon,
were not favorably impressed by the vork that Mr. Moffie prepared,
It was suggested by the committee that another architect be en-
gaged to prepare the plans and specifications for the remodeling
of Bowker Auditorium. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To defer the action on the selection of
an architect and to instruct the Treasurer
to obtain more infomiation about Mr. Saul
E. Moffie, Architect.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign contracts for the
completion of the remodeling of the old
Paige Laboratory and Annex.
Treasurer Johnson reported that the Campus Committee,
appointed by the President to study and develop plans for the re-
modeling of the Dairy Processing Plant, comprising Treasurer
Johnson, Chairman, Mr. Brehm, Dean Sieling and Professor
Hankinson, have studied the work that needs to be done and
recommends that an architect be selected to develop the plans and
specifications. This work comprises the retiling of the floor
and walls of the dairy processing areas, the rearrangement of
processing equipment, expansion of the space available for
processing within the confines of the present building and the
renovating and equipping of the dairy processing laboratories.
After discussion, it was
VOTED:
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
To recommend that the Trustees name as
architects for the remodeling of the
Dairy Plant the following firms in
priority order:
1.
2.
3.
James A. Brit ton, Greenfield
Louis ¥. Boss, Boston
Hampson & Fisher, Pittsfield
The Electrical Engineering "Wing already constructed was
designed by Appleton & Stearns, Architects of Boston. It was the
consensus of opinion that the work of Mr. Appleton had been highly
satisfactory and that he had been most cooperative in developing
floor plans, elevations, and estimates of cost for the completion
of the building. It was pointed out that it would be detrimental
to the completion of the building and the best interest of the
Board of Trustees if any other architect was selected to design the
remainder of the building. It was
VOTED : That inasmuch as the vote at the Semi-
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees
on June 5> 194-8, was "If and when funds
are appropriated for the construction of
the Main Engineering Building to employ
Appleton & Stearns, as Architect, and to
authorize the Treasurer to execute contracts
for architectural services and construction
in the name of and for the Board of Trustees,"
that it is recommended to the Board of
Trustees that only the name of Appleton &
Stearns be submitted to the Massachusetts
Public Building Commission for the comple-
tion of the design of the Engineering Build-
ing.
Mr. Brehm recommended that the Surfacing of F-oads on the
Campus within the appropriation of $90,000 available might be most
adequately and economically done by the Department of Public Works.
It was
Engineering
Building -
completion of
Roads -
Surfacing of
1706 - 1707
COMMITTEE
Public Health
Center
Federal Funds
for Public
Health Center
and 1703
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to contact
the Department of Public Works to de-
termine if they would undertake the
road construction necessary and to re-
port these findings to the meeting of
the Executive Committee on July 21, 1952.
Treasurer Johnson reported on the progress on the de-
velopment of the plans and specifications for the Public Health
Center Building by M. A. Dyer, Architects. It was pointed out that
M. A. Dyer has a contract with the Trustees of the University re-
quiring the submission of bid plans and specifications by
November 15, 1951. To date, approval of preliminary plans and
specifications by the Massachusetts Public Building Commission has
not been obtained due primarily to the failure of M. A. Dyer to
submit adequate information required by the Public Building
Commission. The contract with M. A. Dyer calls for preparation of
bid plans and specifications but does not involve supervision of
the construction. Now that the appropriation is available, another
contract for supervision will be required. After discussion of
some of the obstacles that have been encountered on the develop-
ment of the plans on this project, it was
VOTED; To request M. A. Dyer, Architects, to
be present at the Executive Committee
Meeting on Monday, July 21, for the pre-
sentation of a progress report on the
Public Health Center.
There is available a federal grant of $250,000 for the
construction of the Public Health Center Building in addition to
the $1,031,000 of State funds, making a total of $1,281,000 for
the project. It was
1
OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to initiate an application
on behalf of the Trustees for $250,000
Federal Funds for the construction of the
Public Health Center Building.
It was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign contracts for the
extension of Steam and Electric Utilities
within appropriations available.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sign a contract with
Merrill Associates for further development
of plans and specifications for extension
of Steam and Electric Utilities.
Treasurer Johnson reported that a committee appointed by
Prtsident Van Meter, to study improvements necessary to farm build-
ings, comprising Treasurer Johnson, Chairman, Mr. Brehm, Dean
Sieling and Mr. Blaisdell, recommends that the Agricultural Engi-
neering staff of the University be authorized to develop plans and
specifications for the Improvements to the Farm Buildings. It was
suggested that a member 'of the staff might be placed on Summer
School employment for the remainder of the current year and the
next summer to develop these plans. It was
VOTED ; To recommend to the Trustees that members
of the Agricultural Engineering staff of
the University be employed to plan the Im-
provements to the Farm Buildings.
Since 1938, the University has been paying a flat rate
of $1,000 per year for the use of the sewer of the Town of Amherst.
The town has now requested that the University pay a larger share
of the cost of operating and maintaining this sewer inasmuch as the
University has increased substantially in size in the past twelve
Steam and
Electric
Utility
Contracts
Farm Improve-
ments
Sewer Agree-
ment - Town
of Amherst
1710
COMMITTEE
Electric
Service
Contract
Name for New
Dining Hall
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
years. Treasurer Johnson has held preliminary meetings with the
Selectmen and it was agreed that a rate of $3,000 per year would
be agreeable to the town and reasonable for the University. This
rate would remain in effect until such a time as the Town of
Amherst made their proposed study of their sewer rate structure.
It was
JOYED: To recommend to the Trustees that the
Treasurer be authorized to make annual
payments to the Town of Amherst for sewer
use in the amount of $3,000 per year.
The Western Massachusetts Electric Company has notified
the Trustees that their contract for electric service will be termi-
nated on June 15, 1953, in accordance with their one-year can-
cellation clause. It is understood that this cancellation is
occasioned by the application of the company for a general rate in-
crease. It was
VOTED : To recommend to the Trustees that the
Treasurer on behalf of the University
be authorized to negotiate in coopera-
tion with State officials in arriving at
a new contract for electric service and
that the Treasurer be authorized to sign
said contract.
President Van Meter presented a report from the Campus
Committee on Names for Buildings which recommended the name of
"University Commons" for the New Dining Hall. It was the consensus
of the committee that a more appropriate name might be selected
and it was
VOTED : To defer action on the naming of the
Dining Hall.
and it was further
]
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTE D: To request the Campus Committee to ex-
plore the history of naming buildings
at the University with special reference
being given to buildings named after the
Original Trustees of the University and
to submit a list of several suggested
names for the New Dining Hall.
Mr. Brett presented an offer from the Cape Cod Cranberry
Growers Association whereby they wish to honor Dr. Henry J.
Franklin on his retirement on August 19 f 1952 by presenting him
with a place that he could use as his study and office as long as
he lived or desired to use it. The proposal is in the nature of
an addition to the present East Wareham Experiment Station Building
The addition to the building would be constructed and furnished
from private funds and title would be vested in the Commonwealth.
It was
VOTED : To recommend to the Trustees that the
gift of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers
Association of an additional room and
furnishings to the East Wareham Experi-
ment Station Building honoring Dr. Henry
J. Franklin be accepted with appreciation.
The Treasurer read a letter from F. A. Merrill, Engineers
on the Improvements to the Electric Generating Facilities, Turbine
House, Contract No. U-201, in which it was recommended that the
work of the contractor, Daniel O'Connell's Sons, Inc. be accepted
as substantially completed on April 21, 1952, subject to the in-
stallation of a switch gear and connecting wiring and facilities.
After inspecting the Turbine House in company with Mr. Brehm, the
committee
10^4
Dr. Henry J.
Franklin Room
Cranberry
Station
Electrical
Generating
Improvements
Acceotance of
1712
COMMITTEE
Baker
Dormitory
Acceotance of
Elm Disease
Laboratory
Acceptance of
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED ; To recommend to the Trustees that the
improvements to the Electric Generating
Plant be accepted as completed on
April 21, 1952, subject to and with the
exception of the installation of a switch
gear and connecting wiring and facilities.
In company with Mr. Louis ¥. Ross, Architect, the
Trustee Committee inspected Baker Dormitory i-nd received the re-
port that it was substantially completed with the exception of
some minor repair items and the installation of Snack-Bar Equip-
ment and the alteration of the water-heating system. It was
VOTED : To recommend to the Trustees that Baker
Dormitory be accepted as substantially
completed subject to conditions enumerated
by the University of Massachusetts Build-
ing Association, Inc. as of June 11, 1952,
and that the dormitory be accepted for
lease by the University.
The Committee accompanied by Mr. Brehm inspected the new
laboratory improvements in the basement of the Elm Disease
Laboratory and it was
VOTED : To recommend to the Trustees that the
Elm Disease Laboratory Improvements be
accex3ted as completed with commendation
to Mr. Brehm, who designed the labora-
tories, as of May 15, 1952.
The meeting was adjourned at A* 50 P.M.
Acting Secretary
1/
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
July 24, 1952
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated July 13, 1952 from Treasurer
Johnson to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts and the resultant mail ballot are
hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
July 18, 1952
Finance Committee
Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
The Trustees have received 4-5 American Telephone and
Telegraph Company rights, three more than the number needed to
subscribe for $600 of the new 2>\% issue of convertible debentures.
These rights must be used before July 31, 1952.
The "pooling" of the Endowment Funds for investment
purposes has now been completed and as a result of the receipt
from the First National Bank of Amherst of the statement of the
agency account, there is an uninvested cash principal as of
July 1, 1952, of $4,359.93.
We have been approached by the officers of the Theta
Corporation of Theta Chi Fraternity asking that consideration be
given to a new mortgage proposal that they are preparing. With
this in mind, it seems advisable to temporarily place the surplus
uninvested cash in the Amherst Savings Bank at 2 3/U% until con-
sideration can be given to this and other investments.
I have discussed this with Mr. Haigis, Chairman of the
Finance Committee, and he has suggested that the enclosed mail
ballot be distributed for your consideration. A return stamped
envelope is enclosed for your use.
Very truly yours,
17
/s/ Kenneth V. Johnson
Treasurer
K¥J:GHP
Enc.
Investments
Theta Chi
Fraternity
1714
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MAIL BALLOT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In accordance with the recommendations contained in the
Treasurer 1 s letter of July 13, 1952, I hereby vote:
To authorize the use of 4-2 American Telephone and
Telegraph Company rights to purchase $ 600. 00 of
convertible debentures 3 l/2's and to sell the re-
maining 3 rights.
Yes - Signed: W. M. Cashin
A. C. Brett
J. We Bartlett
P. F. Whitmore
J. V. Haigis
To authorize the temporary investment of $4, 259. 93
in the Amherst Savings Bank at 2 3/A%*
Yes - Signed:
¥. M. Cashin
A. C. Brett
J. W. Bartlett
P. F. Whitmore
J. W. Haigis
i^dy^U4Ju
_Secretary
I
COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 21, 1952, 11:00 A.M., Dr. Bartlett 1 s Office, Boston, Mass.
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT; Trustees Bartlett, Chairman, Brett,
Cashin, Whitmore, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Mr. Dayton and
Mr. Brehm
The Chairman appointed Treasurer Johnson to act as
Secretary and record the minutes of the meeting. It was
VOTED: To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meet-
ing.
President Van Meter introduced a proposal that the
Trustees intercede with the Division of Personnel and Standardiza-
tion and, if necessary, the Governor to attempt to re-establish
the salary grades and titles of certain so-called "flagged posi-
tions" in the Extension Service that have been reduced from their
present grades to lower grades when the positions become vacant.
Three such positions are now vacant, one of them being the State
Leader in Home Demonstration Work which has been reduced from a
full professor to the grade of assistant professor. Mr. Dayton
pointed out that it was not possible or desirable to fill the
position as assistant professor since the incumbent would be
supervising personnel of full professor and associate professor
grades and heading up a program for the County Home Demonstration
Workers who would be receiving higher salaries than their superior.
Mr. Dayton was requested to make a study of the salary grades and
titles for comparable positions in other land-grant colleges in
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Temporary
Secretary
Flagged
Positions
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Dr. Henry J,
Franklin Roam
Cranberry-
Station
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the east. After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To appoint a Trustee Committee, con-
sisting of Trustees Brett, Whitmore
and Cashin, to work with the administra-
tion in seeking a solution with the
Division of Personnel and Standardiza-
tion and/or the Governor for the es-
tablishment of satisfactory salary
grades and titles for these positions.
Mr. Brett presented an offer recommended by the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds from the Cape Cod Cranberry
Growers Association whereby they wish to honor Dr. Henry J.
Franklin on his retirement by presenting him on August 19> 1952,
with a room that he could use as his study and office as long as
he lived or desired to use it. The proposal is in the nature of
an addition to the present East Wareham Experiment Station Build-
ing. This addition to the building would be constructed and fur-
nished from private funds collected by a committee of the Cape Cod
Cranberry Growers Association and title would be vested in the
Commonwealth. The addition would be architecturally in keeping
and of the same type of construction as the present building.
After giving careful consideration to this proposal and receiving
assurances that the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association* 3
Committee was financially reliable and could complete the con-
struction undertaken, it was
VOTED: That authorization is hereby given to
the following persons: Gilbert T. Beaton,
Chairman, Ferris Waite, Treasurer, Ruth
Beaton, Secretary, Kenneth Garside, Robert
Hammond, Edward Bartholomew, Ralph Thacher,
Robert Handy, Russell Makepeace, Richard
Beattie, Frederick Chandler and Chester
E. Cross, acting as a committee of the
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association,
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
to cons tract and equip an addition to
the State property at East Wareham and
to turn it over to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts fully completed on the con-
dition, however, that the addition be
used for the personal use of Dr. Henry
J. Franklin as an office and/or library
for the continuance of his research and
study in connection with his long service
to the University of Massachusetts and
whenever he desires to release the condi-
tion or upon his death, whichever shall
occur sooner, the right of possession
shall be in the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts.
In so voting, the Trustees expressed their appreciation
to the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association for the honor they
are extending to Dr. Henry J. Franklin.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, Mr. M. A. Oyer and Mr. George Berlow, of the firm of
M. A. Dyer Company, Architects, were invited to come before the
committee to give a progress report on their preparation of bid
plans and specifications for the building. It was pointed out
that there had been considerable delays and seeming lack of
cooperation and dealing through the proper channels in the de-
signing of this building. "Whereas the contract for architectural
services required the submission of bid plans and specifications
by November 15, 1951 > sufficient information had not been sub-
mitted by the Architects until July 15, 1952, for obtaining
approval from the Massachusetts Public Building Commission of the
preliminary plans and specifications.
Mr. Dyer gave assurances that as soon as approval of pre-
liminary plans and specifications is obtained from the Massachu-
setts Public Building Commission, they would rush the plans to com-
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Public Health
Center
Building
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Tennis
Courts
Dormitories
10 and 11
Garage
Leases
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
pletion and could provide the completed bid plans and specifica-
tions within eight weeks 1 time. He suggested that it would be
possible to start construction this fall.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, it was
VOTED:
To approve the site west of Goodell
Library and directly north of the
present tennis courts for the loca-
tion of 20 additional tennis courts.
and it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sign
a contract for construction of the
tennis courts and other Physical Edu-
cation improvements within the special
appropriation of $75 > 000.
Mr. Wilder Raines, as counsel for the University of
Massachusetts Building Association, joined the meeting to present,
on behalf of the University of Massachusetts Building Association,
the leases between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting
through the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts,
and the University of Massachusetts Building Association. Three
leases are involved: an amendment to the 1943 Land Lease re-
leasing enough land in the vicinity of the University Apartment
Building for the construction of a garage at an estimated cost
not to exceed $20,000 for the housing of 20 cars, a land lease
covering the plots of land for the two dormitories and the garage
building, and a building lease covering the two dormitories and
the garage building. The two dormitories are to be located
directly to the east and in the rear of Hamlin and Knowlton Houses.
This site was previously approved by the Committee on Buildings
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
and Grounds. The buildings will be modified n L"-shaped structures.
The Chairman raised several questions as to the procedure that had
been followed in planning these buildings and obtaining authoriza-
tion for them. Assurances were given that the same procedure had
been followed and the same authorizations obtained as for all pre-
vious construction of buildings by the Building Association.
Mr. Haines stated that the bond issue would be for 25 years and con-
sequently the rental payments to the Association would be either
142,000 or $42,500 per year covering bond retirements, interest and
insurance premiums. The exact amount of the rental could not be
set until the Association acted. The garage building is to be com-
pleted and ready for use November, 1952, and the two dormitories
are to be completed in September, 1953 • The first rental payment
will be due the Association in August, 1953 • There followed a
discussion about the completion date of the buildings where it was
pointed out that on most of the dormitories constructed to date,
the buildings were not completed in accordance with the date speci-
fied in the lease agreement. After further discussion, it was
VOTED ; That the form of lease of two parcels of
land for the erection of two student dormi-
tories and of a garage building from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to University
of Massachusetts Building Association, pur-
suant to Acts of 1939, Chapter 338, as
amended or supplemented, by Acts of 194-5,
Chapter 390, by Acts of 1946, Chapter 352,
by Acts of 1948, Chapter 185, by Acts of
1950, Chapter 414, and by Acts of 1952,
Chapter 211, be and hereby is approved as
presented to this meeting; and that the
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts,
or a majority thereof, be and hereby are
authorized, in the name and on behalf of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to exe-
cute, acknowledge and deliver, in or sub-
stantially in the foim presented to this
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meeting, said lease of land from the
Commonwealth to the Association and to
cause the common seal of the University
of Massachusetts to be affixed thereto.
It was
ED: That the form of lease of two student
dormitories and a garage building by-
University of Massachusetts Building
Association to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts pursuant to Acts of 1939,
Chapter 388, as amended or supplemented
by Acts of 194-5, Chapter 390, by Acts of
1946, Chapter 352, by Acts of 19^3,
Chapter 185, by Acts of 1950, Chapter LXU
and by Acts of 1952, Chapter 211, said
buildings to be erected by said Associa-
tion on two parcels of land to be leased
to it by the Commonwealth, be and hereby
is approved as presented to this meeting;
and that the Trustees of the University
of Massachusetts, or a majority thereof,
be and hereby are authorized, in the name
and on behalf of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, to execute, acknowledge
and deliver, in or substantially in the
form presented to this meeting, said lease
of two dormitories and a garage building
from said Association to the Commonwealth
and to cause the common seal of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts to be affixed
thereto .
It was
VOTED: That the form of agreement for amendment
of the Land Lease dated as of July 1, 1948,
and recorded with Hampshire Deeds, Book
1038, ±*age 441, from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts to University of Massachusetts
Building Association, be and hereby is
approved as presented to this meeting, said
amendment to be consented to by State Street
Trust Company of Boston, Massachusetts, as
Trustee under Trust Indenture dated as of
August 15, 194-3; and that the Trustees of
the University of Massachusetts, or a majority
thereof, be and hereby are authorized, in the
name and on behalf of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, to execute, acknowledge and
deliver, in or substantially in the form pre-
sented to this meeting, said agreement and to
cause the common seal of the University of
Massachusetts to be affixed thereto.
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Contracts and
Reno deling Old
Paige Laboratory
ani Annex
Lair;/ Plant
Remodeling
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sign con-
tracts for the completion of the remodel-
ing of the Old Paige Laboratory and Annex.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, the Trustees considered the names of architects for the
remodeling of the dairy processing area and dairy laboratory in the
Flint Laboratory Building. It was reported that architects had
been selected who had knowledge of dairy processing plans or re-
lated construction. Both James A. Britton, of Greenfield, and
Louis V. Ross, of Boston, have designed dairy plants. It was
VOTED : To name as architects for the remodeling
of the Dairy Plant the following firms and
to recommend their names to the Massachusetts
Building Commission in the following order of
priority:
1. James A. Britton, Greenfield
2. Louis W. Ross, Boston
3. Hampson & Fisher, Pittsfield
On the recommendation of the Committee on Bui] dings and Engineering
Building -
Grounds that reported that Appleton and Stearns, who were the archi- completion of
tects for the construction of the Gunness Laboratory and the Elec-
trical Engineering Wing, did a very satisfactory job and that it
t
was desirable to continue their services to complete the Main En-
gineering Building, it was
VOTED : That inasmuch as the vote of the Semi-
Annual Meeting of the Board of Trastees
on June 5, 194-3, was, H If and when funds
are appropriated for the construction of
the Main Engineering Building, to employ
Appleton & Stearns, as Architects, and
to authorize the Treasurer to execute con-
tracts for architectural services and con-
struction in the name of and for the Board
Architect for
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Roads -
Construction of
Public Health
Center
application
for Federal
Funds
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
of Trustees", to name Appleton & Stearns
as the Architect for the completion of
the Engineering Building and to recommend
only the name of Appleton & Stearns to the
Massachusetts Public Building Commission
for the design of this project.
Treasurer Johnson reported that, as requested by the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds, President Van ^eter, Treasurer
Johnson and Mr. Brehm had had a conference with Mr. Callahan,
Commissioner of Public Works, who advised that the Department of
Public Works would be willing to undertake the engineering and
supervision of the construction of Clark Hill and other roads on
the Campus and that they would prepare plans and specifications for
contracts to be let. An appropriation of $90,000 is available for
this construction* It was
VOTED: To authorize the Department of Public
Works to make the engineering surveys
and to prepare plans and specifications
and to supervise the construction of
Clark Hill and other roads on the
campus and to authorize the Treasurer to
sign contracts for the construction of
such roads.
Treasurer Johnson reported that there is available on
application $250,000 Federal Funds for the construction of the
Public Health Center Building. On recommendation of the Committee
on Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to initiate
an application on behalf of the Trustees
for $250,000 Federal Funds for the con-
struction of the Public Health Center
Building.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, it was
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to sign con-
tracts for the Extension of Steam and
Electric Utilities within appropriations
available*
Treasurer Johnson reported that there was an unexpended
appropriation of $113,000 for 1952 and that the appropriation for
utilities for 1953 is $166,000.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to sign a con-
tract with Merrill Associates of Boston
for further development of plans and
specifications for extension of steam and
electric utilities.
Treasurer Johnson reported that there will be available
$100,000 for improvements and additions to the Farm buildings. On
the recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, it
was
VOTED: To employ during their vacation periods,
members of the Agricultural Engineering
Staff of the University to plan the im-
provements to the Farm buildings.
Treasurer Johnson stated that since 1933 the University
has been paying the Town of Amherst an annual service charge of
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,000 for the use of the sewer. The selectmen of the Town of
Amherst have now requested a larger payment because of the in-
creased size of the University. On recommendation of the Committee
on Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to make annual
payments to the Town of Amherst for sewer
use in the amount of $3,000 per year until
further vote of the Trustees.
Steam and
Electric Utility
Contracts
Merrill
Associates
Contract with
FARM Improve-
ments -
Engineering
Staff
Sewer
Agreement
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Electric
Service
Contract
Naming of
New Buildings
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Western Massachusetts Electric Company has notified
the Trustees that their contract for electric service will termi-
nate on June 15, 1953 • It is understood that this contract is to
be cancelled because of a pending application for a rate increase
on the part of the Electric Company. Treasurer Johnson stated that
he had conferred with Mr. William Donovan, State Engineer, who has
advised that he will represent the Commission on Administration and
Finance in negotiating a new contract in cooperation with the Uni-
versity for electric service. It was
VOTED; To authorize the Treasurer to negotiate,
in cooperation with State officials,
with the Western Massachusetts Electric
Company and to report the results of
such negotiations to the Board of Trustees.
The name of University Commons had been presented to the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds for their consideration as a
name for the new dining hall. The committee recommended that the
Campus committee, responsible for selecting names to be recommended
to the Trustees, make a study of the history of the naming of
buildings at the University with special reference being given to
buildings named after the original Trustees of the University. It
also requested that several names be submitted for the new dining
hall for Trustee consideration. However, it was not their inten-
tion in requesting this study that the dining hall necessarily be
named after a Trustee. It was
VOTED: That the Campus Committee be requested
to explore the history of the naming of
buildings at the University and to sub-
mit a list of several suggested names
for the new dining hall.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Committee on Buildings and Grounds reported that
they had inspected the Electric Generating Plant and found it to
be completed as of April 21, 1952, with the exception of the in-
stallation of a switch gear and connecting wiring facilities. On
the recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED ; To accept the Electric Generating Plant
as completed as of April 21, 1952 with
the exception of the installation of a
switch gear and connecting wiring and
facilities.
The Committee on Buildings and Grounds reported that they
had inspected the new Baker Dormitory (Dormitory No, 9) and found
it to be substantially completed as of June 11, 1952. Items to be
completed consist of the modification and expansion of the capacity
of the hot water heating system, the installation of snack-bar
equipment, and the making of a few minor corrections and repairs.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, it
was
VOTED : To accept Baker Dormitory (Dormitory
No. 9) for lease as completed on June 11,
1952, by the University of Massachusetts
Building Association with the exception
of the modification and expansion of the
capacity of the hot water system and the
installation of snack-bar equipment, and
the correction and repair of minor items.
On recommendation of the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds that had inspected the Elm Disease Laboratory, it was
VOTED ; To accept as completed as of May 15,
1952, the improvements to the Elm
Disease Laboratory.
The Department of Public Health has requested the es-
tablishment of an eight-week course for public health nurses to be
Electrical
Generating
Plant
Acceptance of
Baker
Dormitory
Acceptance of
Elm Disease
Laboratory
Acceptance of
Public Health
Nurses -
8-week course
offered at the University with instruction, except for two ten-hour
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Petty Cash
Variances
Investments
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
courses in Psychology and Sociology, to be furnished by personnel
from the Department of Public Health. It was
VOTED ; That in accordance with the request of
the Department of Public Health an
eight-week course for Public Health
Nurses is established within the Short
Course Division and that a tuition fee
of $20.00 is established for this
course.
In accordance with a previous vote of the Trustees,
Treasurer Johnson reported that as of June 30, 1952, there was a
petty cash surplus of $4-3.35. This is a result of cash variances
on the part of the tellers in the Finance Office for the period
January 1, 1952 to June 30, 1952. In order that this variance does
not show on the financial records of the University, it is
necessary to clear this account in some manner. In the past, it
has been written off from unrestricted Trust Fund Income.
Objection was raised to continuing this as a permanent procedure.
After discussion, it was
VOTED ; To authorize the Treasurer to write off
the petty cash surplus of $4-3.85 by
crediting it to the unrestricted Trust
Fund Income Account.
Treasurer Johnson reported that Mr. Haigis, Chairman of
the Finance Committee, had authorized a mail ballot to the Finance
Committee requesting approval to purchase $600 of American
Telephone and Telegraph Company debentures, 3 l/2's, using 42
rights received from American Telephone and Telegraph Company and
sale of the remaining 3 rights. The Finance Committee also voted
on the temporary investment of $4->259«93 in the Amherst Savings
Bank at 2 3/4-% pending a mortgage proposal from Theta Corporation
of Theta Chi Fraternity. It was
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
)MMITTEE
VOTED : To approve the action of the Finance
Committee in using 42 American Telephone
and Telegraph Company rights to purchase
|600 of convertible debentures 3 l/2's
and to sell the remaining 3 rights and
the temporary investment of $4->259 «9S in
the Amherst Savints Bank at 2 3/I&*
The meeting was adjourned at 1*50 P.^«
-Secretary
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Flagged
Positions
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE TRUSTEE SUB-COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
"FLAGGED" POSITIONS IN THE EXTENSION SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY
August U, 1952, 10:30 A.&., Mr. Brett's Office, Hood Rubber
Company, Vatertown, Massachusetts
Chairman Brett presiding
PRESENT: Trustees Brett, Cashin, Vhitmore,
Dean Sieling, Secretary Burke
At the request of the Chairman, Dean Sieling restated
the problem concerning the so-called "flagged" positions in the
Extension Service. He said that soon after he became Dean of
Agriculture in 1950, the Personnel Office in Boston sent four men
to the campus to make a survey of all positions at the University.
As a result of their study, these men prepared a report in which
recommendations were made for changes in various positions. Some
jobs were "upgraded". Some were scheduled to be "downgraded"
when vacated. In the School of Agriculture, the report recommended
the lowering in rank and pay of twenty-two positions of Associate
Professor or Professor. When vacated, these positions were to be
reduced to Assistant Professor. Most of the twenty-two are in the
Extension Service, particularly in Extension Home Economics.
It may be years before some of these positions are va-
cated, but the first vacancy occurred about 18 months ago in the
position of Extension Specialist (Grade of full Professor). Until
this week, the Extension Service was unable to find a qualified
successor at the rank of Assistant Professor. Meantime, the Home
Demonstration Agent Leader who was in charge of all women's pro-
grams in the Extension Service, also resigned. Her position was
that of full Professor.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Dr. Sieling pointed out that if the survey report is ad-
hered to, he will be allowed to fill this position only at the
grade of Assistant Professor. This leader would be in charge of
two full Professors and five Associate Professors on the State
Extension staff. She would also head the County extension programs
in Home Economics, which are staffed with Assistant Professors and
Instructors, in so far as pay is concerned.
In answer to question from the committee, Dr. Sieling
said that in all other states except Massachusetts, the extension
workers located in the counties are employed by the State Univer-
sity and are a part of the state-wide organization. In Massachu-
setts the laws were so written that the county staffs are employed
by the counties and work cooperatively with the specialists from
the University. Nonetheless, in so far as the total extension
program is concerned, these county workers should be considered
as part of the state organization. He said he believed that this
factor was not taken into account in the survey. Perhaps the
recommended reductions in rank resulted from a feeling on the part
of the Personnel Office that the Extension Service was over-
staffed with high ranking positions. Dr. Sieling distributed
copies of the enclosed outline showing the workers at the state
and county levels in the various ranks. When the county positions
are taken into account, he said, there appears a normal pyramidal
structure of employment. If only the State workers are con-
sidered, the picture is incomplete.
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Dr. Sieling also distributed charts prepared at the re-
quest of Chairman Brett and showing the prevailing rate of pay for
Extension Specialists in various states and the prevailing rate
of pay for Home Demonstration Agent Leaders in various states. He
said that if all positions of the grade of Professor are to be
abolished for Home Demonstration work in the Extension Service,
Massachusetts will be advertising the fact that its work is in-
ferior to that of other states, which maintain professorships.
After thorough discussion, the committee agreed to en-
dorse the recommendations of Dr. Sieling as to classification and
pay of Extension Service workers, in accordance with column 3 of
the attached table. Column 1 of this table shows the original
organization of the Extension Service. Column 2 shows the
recommendations made by the Personnel Office and column 3 contains
Dr. Sieling' s recommendations.
The committee then adjourned to the Personnel Division
in the State House and met with Mr. Burns, Director of Personnel,
and Mr. Walsh, Deputy Director of Personnel. Mr. Burns and
Mr. Walsh agreed to reconsider their recommendations and to take
into account the Extension workers located in the counties as well
as those at the state level. The pay and rank of the county
workers are not within the control of the Division of Personnel
but it was agreed that these positions must be considered de-
termining the pattern of the Extension positions at the state
level. They also agreed to study the tables showing salaries paid
women Extension workers in other states. Mr. Burns and Mr, Walsh
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were called into conference with the Governor and were unable to
spend much time with the committee but agreed to report back
later.
The meeting was adjourned at 2*45 P.M.
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EXTENSION SERVICE STAFF
Before Personnel
Survey
Applying Personnel
Survey
Recomme
1
4
jnded
4-H Department
Department Head
Professor
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
2
3
, —
1
—
■"-Assistant Professors
•"-Instructors
Totals
8
32
—
8
32
—
8
.12
32
Home Economics
Department Head
**-Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
5
3
—
8
—
3
5
♦-Assistant Professors
♦-Instructors
Totals
li
34
~—
11
OS
34
— — —
li
.15
34
Agriculture
Department Head
♦♦♦-Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professor
i
22
1
—
21
2
'l
—
l
17
♦-Professors
♦-Associate Professors
♦-Assistant Professors
♦-Instructors
Totals
3
14
10
2
53
—
3
14
10
2
53
—
3
14
10
2
53
Office of Information
Department Head
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
2
— 1
—
1
4
—
1
2
2
Totals
Administration
Director
Secretary (Associate
Professor)
Totals
1
1
1
1
♦-County Workers. . Classified "by salary in corresponding University grade,
♦♦-One Professor (H.R.Mdntire) transferred from auxiliary services to home
economics.
♦♦♦-One temporary (F.E.Cole) included, also position of L.V.Loy transferred
from auxiliary services to agriculture.
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Before Personnel
Survey
Totals
Director
Department Head
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Total for State
^-Professors
♦-Associate Professors
♦-Assistant Professors
♦-Instructors
Total for County
Total Extension Staff
1
1
31
8
_1
3
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Amherst, Mass.
October I, 1952
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated September 24, 1952 from
Secretary Burke to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
of the University of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail ballot
are hereby made part of the official records of the Board.
September 24, 1952
Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
Chairman Bartlett has authorized me to submit the en-
closed mail ballot to members of the Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees.
The purpose of this ballot is to enable the University
to renew its contract with the Veterans Administration for the
training of veteran students under Public Law 34.6 and Public Law
16.
The contracts are in exactly the same form and specify
the same rates as the ones approved by the Trustees under date of
June 19, 1951 and covering the last college year. The advanced
payment contract provides that the University may collect up to
75^ of the amount of the total contractural sum due for the year
1952-53 before the completion of the final billing under the train-
ing contract.
The training contract for 1952-53 provides for payment
of veteran' s tuition at the regular out-of-state rate of $4-00 for
students taking a full-time program. It provides a per semester
credit hour rate of $13-33 for those taking less than a full-time
program in both the undergraduate college and the Stockbridge
School. The rates for the Graduate School are $220 per year for
students taking a full course and |10 per semester credit hour for
those taking less than a full program. Other student fees and
charges are identical with those charged to all students at the
University.
Sincerely,
/s/ James V. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Administration
Contract
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MAIL BALLOT
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I vote to X authorize the Treasurer of
not to
the University to sign the following contract with the
Veterans Administration in the name of and for the Board
of Trustees.
1. Advance payment contract for 1952-53 •
2. Veterans training contract for 1952-53.
Signed: Joseph W. Bartlett
A. C. Brett
Leonard Carmichael
William Gashin
Philip F. Whitmore
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Secretary
V OGUlX- «^^<lu»Ctt£c c ^- Chairman
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
September 29, 1952, 4-:00 P.M., Dr. Bartlett' s Office, Boston, Mass,
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Bartlett, Brett,
Carmichael, Cashin, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the last meeting.
President Van Meter described the search which the
University has made for a man to succeed Dean Machmer who is now
on sick leave and who will reach compulsory retirement age in
January of 1953* At the same time the University has also been
searching for a man to fill the newly created position of Dean of
Arts and Science. The President said that he had appointed two
separate committees to search out candidates^ for the two positions
As the search continued the two committees pooled their candidates
and turned the work of selection over to a committee composed of
the deans of the various schools of the University and headed by
President Van Meter.
The President said that the University found that it was
unable to attract some of the most outstanding men because of the
relatively low salaries of these positions. After searching all
summer, the committee has agreed that the best man available to
succeed Dean Machmer is J. Paul Mather who now holds the position
of Staff Associate and Assistant Treasurer, American Council on
Education. Mr. Mather is 37 years old, has received his B.S.C.
Provost -
J. Paul Mather
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COMMITTEE
Dean of Arts
and Science
Charles F.
Byers
Promotion of
Doric Alviani
Promotion of
Sidney W.
Kauffman
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
degree from the University of Denver School of Commerce, his M.B.A.
from the University of Denver, College of Business Administration,
and has completed most of the requirements for the doctor 1 s degree
at Princeton.
The committee also unanimously recommends the appointment
of Charles F. Byers as Dean of Arts and Science. Dr. Byers is
currently Acting Dean of the Graduate School of the University of
Florida. He is 50 years old, received his A.B., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees from the University of Michigan. After discussion, the
committee unanimously
VOTED : To appoint J. Paul Mather as Provost of
the University succeeding William L.
Machmer effective January 1, 1953 or as
soon thereafter as he can report for duty,
at annual salary of $7980.
The Committee unanimously
VOTED ; To appoint Charles F. Byers as Dean of
Arts and Science effective January 1, 1953
or as soon thereafter as he can report for
duty, at annual salary of $7930.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED: To promote Doric Alviani from Associate
Professor of Music to Professor of Music
effective September 1, 1952.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To promote Sidney ¥. Kauffman from
Associate Professor of Physical Educa-
tion to Professor of Physical Education
effective September 1, 1952.
On the recommendation of the Graduate School Council
and ©f President Van Meter, it was
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VOTED ; To approve awards of Lotta Crabtree Fellow-
ships in the amount of $2,000 each to Hugo
A. Jamnback, Jr. and to Albert Toczydlowski
for the college year 1952-53* Both recipients
are candidates for the doctor's degree at the
University and both are majoring in Entomology.
There was discussion of the Commonwealth Scholarships
which were established by Chapter 524 of the Acts of 1951. Chair-
man Bartlett pointed out that Chapter 524 says in part "A scholar-
ship shall continue for such time as the recipient thereof remains
a student in good standing at the University, but in no event shall
any student receive such scholarship aid for more than four years."
The Chairman expressed the view that the wording of this Act does
not permit the Trustees or the University to withdraw a scholarship
from a student while such student was in good standing at the
University. The Chairman recalled that Dean Machmer last year had
recommended the establishment of certain conditions which a stu-
dent must satisfy in order to retain a Commonwealth scholarship be-
yond one year. The conditions recommended by the Dean were
approved by the Board of Trustees under date of February 14., 1952.
The committee discussed this matter and unanimously
VOTED : To rescind the action of the Board of
Trustees under date of February 14, 1952
which established conditions for con-
tinuing Commonwealth scholarships after
the freshman year.
President Van Meter reported that the following students
who had been awarded Commonwealth scholarships have withdrawn from
the University or have indicated that they no longer plan to
attend:
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Fellowships
Commonwealth
Scholarships
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COMMITTEE
Report on
Scholarship
Grants
Franklin, Henry
J. - Emeritus
Eisenmenger,
Walter S. -
Emeritus
Glatfelter, Guy
V. - Emeritus
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Gardiner, Donald S., 12 Concord Street, Keedham Heights
MacLeish, James V., 16 Off Hill Street, East "Weymouth
Edwards, Elizabeth B., 1 Roland Street, Middleboro
Raymond, Robert M., 374- Somerville Avenue, Somerville
Melamed, Ina, 76 Addison Street, Chelsea
Boyle, William A., 142 June Street, Worcester
It was
VOTED : To withdraw awards of Commonwealth scholar-
ships to the individuals named by the Pre si-
dint and to award Commonwealth scholarships
to the following named students instead.
Bergeron, Dolores L. A., 31 River Street, Northboro
Berman, Stanley G., 21 Alden Street, Quincy
Hoss, William F., 37 Summer Street, Rockland
Daley, Donald A., 25 Franklin Street, Wakefield
Bartholomew, Barbara J., King Street, Norfolk
Lewis, Evelyn E., 14. Pierce Street, Greenfield
Dr. Carmichael suggested that it would be helpful to
the Trustees if the President could prepare an annual report list-
ing the recipients of all scholarships granted by the University,
and it was
VOTED : To request the President to present annually
a report on all scholarship grants.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To name Henry J. Franklin, Emeritus Pro-
fessor of Horticulture effective upon
his retirement - August 31, 1952.
To name Walter S. Eisenmenger, Emeritus
Research Professor of Agronomy effective
on the date of his retirement -
August 31, 1952.
And to name Guy V. Glatfelter, Emeritus
Placement Officer effective on the date
of his retirement - August 31, 1952.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
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VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sign a contract
with Louis W. Ross for architectural services
for the design and supervision of remodelling
of dairy laboratories and processing areas in
Flint Laboratory. The cost of this project
is estimated at $4.5,000.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
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VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sign a contract
with the Department of the Navy at a tuition
rate of $4.00 per year plus student fees for the
education of naval personnel under the Naval
Aviation College Program.
On the recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED : To establish a room rental rate of $121 per
year when three women are assigned to a room
at Lewis House for the 1952-53 year.
Also on the recommendation of the President and the
Treasurer, it was
VOTED : To reduce the room rental rate for all dormi-
tory rooms by 20$ whenever the room is
occupied above normal capacity.
Chairman Bartlett reported for the special committee to
locate candidates for the position of Business Manager. This
committee, consisting of Trustees Bartlett, Brett and Cashin, has
interviewed nine candidates. Dr. Bartlett said that the vacancy
had been advertised in COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS magazine
which is circulated among college business officers. President
Van Meter had also written to placement bureaus of a number of
colleges and universities, particularly in the northeast, and had
received some 30 to 4-0 inquiries or applications. The President,
Treasurer and Secretary had read the applications and letters of
recommendations and interviewed a number of the candidates. The
Chairman said that his committee recommended the appointment of
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Remodelling
Flint
Laboratory
Naval Aviation
College Program
Room Rental
Rates
Ludden, Hobart
H. -
Business
Manager
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Hobart H. Ludden, who is new serving as Business Officer for the
Danvers State Hospital. Mr. Ludden is 55 years old and received
his bachelor's degree at Boston University. After discussion of
the various candidates, it was unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Hobart H. Ludden as Business*
Manager of the University effective
November 1, 1952 or as soon thereafter
as he can report for duty, at annual
salary of $6780.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:4-5 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
November 22, 1952, 11:00 A.M., Butterfield Dormitory, Amherst, Mass,
Chairman Haigis presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Haigis, Bartlett, Cashin,
McDermott, Vhitmore, President
Van Meter, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
This meeting was held concurrently with meetings of the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds and the Executive Committee.
It was
VOTED ; To dispense vith reading of the. call and read-
ing of the minutes of the last meeting.
Chairman Haigis and Treasurer Johnson explained that the
United States District Court has issued a decree calling for re-
organization of the capital structures of the Philadelphia Company
and the Duquesne Light Company. It is therefore necessary for the
Trustees to exchange the 6% Preferred Stock of the Philadelphia
Company for IS Preferred Stock of the Duquesne Light Company plus a
cash payment. There will be no loss of capital through this ex-
change. Chairman Haigis recommended that the exchange be made and
if the Trustees do not later wish to hold the Duquesne stock, it
may be sold. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Treasurer to exchange 80 shares of 6% Preferred
Stock of the Philadelphia Company for 1$ Pre-
ferred Stock of the Duquesne Light Company plus
a cash payment in accordance with the decree of
the U. S. District Court.
Treasurer Johnson said that a delegation from Theta
Corporation of Theta Chi Fraternity has applied for an increase in
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Theta Chi
Fraternity
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COMMITTEE
Chi Omega
Sorority
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
their mortgage to cover a proposed building expansion program.
The Tiustees now hold a 1$ mortgage with this Corporation with $8,
outstanding at the present time. Regular amortization payments
830
are being made. The Corporation proposes to build an addition to
its. property to house an additional l8 students and expects to raise
approximately $1500 in contributions. Their application for a new
mortgage is in the amount of $^8,000.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that the Trustees now have in-
vested approximately 22% of their endowments in fraternity and
sorority mortgages.
The Trustees agreed that mortgages on fraternities and
sororities are among the best types of investment but felt that they
could not afford to loan too large a proportion of the funds to any
one house. After discussion, it was
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to inform the
fraternity that the Trustees could not
consider a loan in the amount of 1-4-3,000.
Treasurer Johnson presented an application from Chi
Omega Sorority for an increase in their mortgage to cover an addi-
tion to their house already completed. The Trustees now hold a
l& mortgage on this sorority in the amount of approximately $2,389*
The sorority has built an addition to its kitchen costing approxi-
mately $3»650 and aI *e $500 short of paying for the addition. They
request that this amount be added to their 1$ mortgage. After
discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize a
$500 increase in the amount of the J+% mortgage
on Chi Omega Sorority and authorize the
Treasurer to complete the necessary arrange-
ments.
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
ecretary
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COMMITTEE
Bowker
Auditorium
Remodeling of
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
November 22, 1952, 11:00 A.M., Butterfield Dormitory, Amherst, Masjs
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Bartlett, Haigis, McDermott,
Whitmore, Cashin, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
This meeting was held concurrently with meetings of the
Trustee Committee on Finance and the Executive Committee
It was
VOTED ; To dispense with reading of the call and read-
ing of the minutes of the last meeting.
Chairman Whitmore said that it was necessary for the
Trustees to select an architect for the remodeling of Bowker Audi-
torium for which the Trustees have an appropriation of |236,000. He
recalled that the Trustees at the request of the Public Building
Commission had recommended that the firm McClintock and Craig of
Springfield be hired for the purpose of preparing preliminary
studies. After this recommendation was made, the Public Building-
Commission appointed Saul E. Moffie of Boston. Mr. Moffie' s con-
tract with the Public Building Commission specified that he was to
be paid for making plans and that there was no obligation that he
be employed further in connection with the project. It was also
specified that the plans could be used in any way that the Common-
wealth saw fit.
Treasurer Johnson reported that the work of those em-
ployed by Mr. Moffie was not satisfactory to the University. After
discussion, it was
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VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees employ archi-
tects for remodeling of Bowker Auditorium in
the following order of choice:
1. McClintock and Craig of Springfield
2. Alderman and MacNeish of Holyoke
3. Hampson and. Fisher of Pittsfield
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Chairman Whitmore said that the Public Building
Commission has offered to provide funds for the employment of
architects to make preliminary studies of certain of the projects
listed in the University 1 s capital outlay program and for which
funds have not been appropriated. The purpose of these preliminary
studies would be to determine the ultimate cost of the building.
After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees nominate
architects for the preparation of preli-
minary plans to be paid for by the Public
Building Commission for buildings as
follows :
1. Remodeling of Draper Hall
1st choice - Hampson and Fisher of Pittsfield
2nd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3rd choice - Alderman and MacNeish of Holyoke
2. Women's Physical Education Building (new )
1st choice - Perry, Shaw & Hepburn, Kehoe and
Dean of Boston
2nd choice - Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
3rd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3» Chemistry Building (addition)
1st choice - Apple ton and Stearns of Boston
2nd choice - Hampson and Fisher of Pittsfield
3rd choice - Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
U* Classroom Building (new)
1st choice - Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
2nd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3rd choice - Perry, Shaw and Hepburn, Kehoe and
Dean of Boston
Draper Hall -
remodeling
Women's Physical
Education Build-
ing
Chemistry
Building-
Class room
Building
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COMMITTEE
Durfee
Plant House
Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Chairman "Whitmore recalled that the Committee on Buildings
and Grounds had previously considered a site for a new glass house
to replace the Durfee Range and for which the Legislature has appro-
priated $70,000. The committee had hoped to obtain a private gift
to supplement this amount but has been unsuccessful. The firm of
Lord and Burnham has stated that it can construct for the amount
of $70,000 a glass house with a curvilinear central portion measuring
58 by 4-0 feet and with sections extending on each end from the
center measuring 50 x 25 feet each. The committee is satisfied that
the house is the best that can be obtained for the money. After
discussion, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees accept the
design proposed by Lord and Burnham Company
and to locate this new glass house on the south side
of the present Durfee Range and as near to the
present house as possible. It is understood
that the old Durfee House will.be removed as
soon as the new house is completed.
It was also
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
George Brehm, Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds to prepare the necessary archi-
tectural studies for the new plant house.
President Van Meter reported that Mr. Edwin F. Gaskill,
speaking for Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, has stated that the cor-
poration could not accept an offer of $4,000 for its property on
the corner of Stockbridge Road and Clark Hill Road. The corpora-
tion insists on a sale figure of $5? 000 and has stated that it in-
tends to use the $5? 000 for the creation of a $10,000 endowment for
scholarships to be turned over to the Trustees. The University
budget for capital outlay requests an amount of $4->000 for purchase
of this property. After discussion, it was
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VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Administration to increase the capital out-
lay budget request for the purchase of the
Alpha Sigma Phi property from $4, 000 to
$5,000.
President Van Meter said that with the present and ex-
pected growth of the University, it will be necessary in the near
future to construct two additional dormitories. He proposed that
legislation be entered this winter seeking authorization for this
construction and that the Trustees study expected enrollments again
in the spring before authorizing construction. After discussion,
it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees request the
Massachusetts Building Association to seek
legislation for the purpose of constructing
two additional self -liquidating dormitories
on the University campus to be ready by
September of 1954-*
Chairman "Whitmore said that the Trustees have authorized
Appleton and Stearns to prepare architectural studies and designs
for completion of the Engineering Building and that it is now T
necessary for a contract to be signed. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
Treasurer to sign contract with Appleton and
Stearns in the name of and for the Board of
Trustees for architectural services for the
design of completion of the Engineering
Building.
Treasurer Johnson said that it is necessary to move cer-
tain small wooden poultry houses from their present location near
the old Paige Laboratory to a new location near the new Paige
Laboratory and after discussion, it was
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Engineering
Building
Poultry
Houses
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COMMITTEE
Animal Disease
Isolation
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize that
these buildings be moved to a location across
the road from the new Paige Laboratory.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees accept as com-
pleted on November 7, 1952 the Animal Disease
Isolation Building subject to the completion
of certain minor details to the satisfaction
of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
and the Treasurer.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 J 30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
November 22, 1952, 11:00 A.M., Butterfield Dormitory, Amherst, Mass
Chairman Bartlett presiding
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Trustees Bartlett, Cashin, Whitmore,
McDermott, Haigis, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Finance
it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to exchange 30
shares of 6% Preferred Stock of the Phila-
delphia Company for L$ Preferred Stock of
the Duquesne Light Company plus a cash pay-
ment in accordance with the decree of the
U. S. District Court.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Finance!,
Shares
it was
VOTED : To authorise the Treasurer to inform the
Theta Chi Fraternity that the Trustees could
not consider a loan in the amount of $4-3,000,
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Finance
it was
Theta Chi
Fraternity
VOTED:
increase in the amount of
To authorize a
the i$ mortgage on Chi Omega Sorority and
authorize the Treasurer to complete the
necessary arrangements.
On the recommendation of the Trustee C . littee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To nominate architects to the Public Build-
ing Commission for remodeling of Bowker
Auditorium In the following order of choice:
1. McClintock and Craig of Springfield
2. Alderman and /lacNeish of Holyoke
3. Hampson and Fisher of Pittsfield
Chi Omega
Sorority
Bowker
Auditorium
remodeling
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COMMITTEE
Draper Hall
Remodeling of
Women 1 s
Physical Educa-
tion Building
Chemistry-
Building -
addition
Classroom
Building
Dormitories
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on
Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Public Building
Commission employ architects for the
preparation of preliminary plans for
buildings as follows:
1. Remodeling of Draper Hall
1st choice - Hampson and Fisher of Pittsfield
2nd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3rd choice - Alderman and MacNeish of Holyoke
2. Yomen's Physical Education Building (new )
1st choice - Perry, Shaw & Hepburn, Kehoe and
Dean of Boston i
2nd choice - Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
3rd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3. Chemistry Building (addition)
1st choice
2nd choice
3rd choice
- A.ppleton and Stearns of Boston
- Hampson and Fisher of Pittsfield
- Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
4-. Classroom Building (new)
1st choice - Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
2nd choice - Maloney and Tessier of Springfield
3rd choice - Perry, Shaw and Hepburn, Kehoe and
Dean of Boston
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To request the Massachusetts Building Associa-
tion to seek legislation for the purpose of
constructing two additional self-liquidating
dormitories on the University campus to be
ready by September of 1954-*
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
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To accept the design proposed by Lord and
Burnham Company for replacement of the
Durfee Plant House and to locate this new
glass house on the south side of the present
house and as near it as possible. It is
understood that the old Durfee House will
be removed as soon as the new house is com-
pleted.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize George Brehm, Superintendent
of Buildings and Grounds to prepare the
necessary architectural studies for the new
plant house.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize the administration to increase
the capital outlay budget request for the
purchase of the Alpha Sigma Phi property
from $4,000 to £5,000.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sign contract
, i xv Appleton and Stearns in the name of and
for the Board of Trustees for architectural
services for the design of completion of the
Engineering Building.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED: To authorize that certain small wooden poultry
houses near the old Paige Laboratory be moved
to a location across the road from the new Paige
Laboratory*
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Bui 1
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To accept as completed on November 7, 1952 the
Animal Disease Isolation Building subject to
the completion of certain minor details to the
satisfaction of the Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds and the Treasurer.
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Durfee Plant
House
Alpha. Sigma
Phi Fraternity
Engineering
Building
Poultry
Houses
jgnimal Disease
Isolation
Building
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COMMITTEE
State Home
Demonstration
Leader
Winifred I.
Eastwood
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
President Van Meter explained that the position of State
Home Demonstration Leader has been vacant for about one year follow-
ing the resignation of Miss Beatrice Billings. This position pro-
vides leadership for rll the extension work in Home Economics in
Massachusetts. Miss Winifred I. Eastwood, County Home Demonstra-
tion Agent in Dutchess County New York with headquarters in
Poughkeepsie, has been strongly recommended by committees consist-
ing of the following: Dr. Dale H. Sieling, Dean of Agriculture
and Director of the Experiment Station; Dr. Helen S. Mitchell,
Dean of Home Economics at the University; James W. Dayton, Director
of the Extension Service; H. Sidney Vaughan, State County Agent
Leader; Horace M. Jones, State 4-H Club Leader; Donald P. Allan,
Secretary of the Extension Service; Harold A. Mostrom, Director of
the Essex County Agricultural School; Allen S. Leland, Manager of
Hampshire County Extension Service; Molly M. Higgins, County Home
Demonstration Agent in Hampden County (representing the County
Home Demonstration Agents) .
Miss Eastwood is a native of Nebraska, was graduated
from Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas in 1930, attended summer
school at Iowa State College and the University of Wisconsin and
has received a Master's degree from Columbia Teachers' College in
194-7. After discussion it was unanimously
VOTED : To appoint Miss Winifred I. Eastwood as
State Home Demonstration Leader effective
January 1, 1953 at annual salary of $6,130.
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President Van Meter said that with the retirement of
Walter Eisenmenger, Professor of Agronomy, there has been a
vacancy of this grade in the ' Experiment Station. Under present
policy of the University, it is not necessary to fill the position
in the department in which the vacancy occurs. A professorship
may be transferred to whatever department can make the best use of
the position. A present employee may be elevated or a new person
may be brought in. The President said that after careful con-
sideration, he is recommending that Dr. Emmett Bennett, now
Assistant Research Professor of Chemistry, be promoted to Research
Professor of Chemistry. Dr. Bennett has been in the employ of
the University since 1930 and has been Assistant Professor since
1936. During a period of leave, he obtained his Doctor's degree
from Pennsylvania State College and through the years has made
substantial contributions to the scientific literature in his
field of Plant Chemistry. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To promote Dr. Burnett Bennett from Assistant
research Professor to Research Professor of
Chemistry effective January 1, 1953 at annual
salary of $6,130.
It was
VOTED : To award Commonwealth Scholarship in the
amount of $250 yearly to Bernard Stephen
Cudak of Adams, Massachusetts beginning
with the academic year 1952-53 and to withdraw
similar award from Donald A. Daley who did
not matriculate at the University.
It was
VOTED : To name Edwin F. Gaskill Emeritus Assistant
Professor of Agronomy effective on the date
of his retirement, February 29, 1952.
Emmett Bennett
Promotion
Commonwealth
Scholarship
Gaskill, Edwin
F. - Emeritus
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COMMITTEE
Sanctuary,
William C.
sabbatical
leave
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It was
fOTED: To authorize sabbatical leave during the
second semester of the academic year 1952-
53 to Professor William C. Sanctuary of
the -Poultry Department to complete certain
research projects in poultry end to finish
writing a text book on "Poultry Breeding
Practices" which has been accepted for
publications .
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
,«£W=«U^
Secretary
Chairman
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OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE MD HORTICULTURE
February 12, 1953, 9:30 A.M., Hotel Statler, Boston
Chairman Brett presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Brett, Brown, Broderick, Crowley,
Bartlett, Pres. Van Meter, Treasurer Johnson,
It was Dr. Sieling, Secretary Burke
VOTED:
To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meet-
ing.
175,
Poultry
Diseases
Dr. Sieling explained that poultrymen of the state are
now able to innoculate their own flocks against certain diseases.
The method of innoculation has been perfected to the point where
it is no longer necessary to have this work done by trained indi-
viduals sent out by the University. On the recommendation of
Dr. Sieling and President Van Meter, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
discontinuance of the program of innocula-
tion of poultry against infectious bronchi-
tis through field workers sent out by the
University and in its stead the University
be authorised to distribute vials of virus
at $5*00 per vial so that poultrymen may
innoculate their own flocks.
Dr. Sieling said that since 1924- the Trustees have re- Technical
Bulletins
quired the University to charge for technical bulletins sent out-
side the Commonwealth. Four of the New England states no longer
make such a charge and the fifth, Vermont, is willing to discon-
tinue its charge if Massachusetts does. The charge has been five
cents a bulletin and it costs more than this amount to collect
the fee. Total distribution amounts to about $6.00 worth of bulls
tins each month. After discussion and upon the recommendation of
President Van Meter, it was
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COMMITTEE
Agricultural
Teachers
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the University to discontinue the charge
of five cents now made for distribution
of technical bulletins outside the
Commonwealth .
Dr. Sieiing outlined a proposal for further unification
of the agricultural services under his direction. The University
now employs full time teachers of agriculture whose appointment
under the law is for the academic year. The University also em-
ploys full time extension workers in agriculture, full time research
workers and full time control service personnel on a 12 months'
basis. Dr. Sieiing said that after careful study he is convinced
that greater service could be rendered to the agricultural industry
if professional workers in agriculture could contribute in any of
the four fields enumerated above and not confine their endeavors to
one. Thus an outstanding plant pathologist would be able to com-
bine teaching of plant pathology with research or with extension
work in that field.
As a corollary of this unification, it would be necessary
to increase the salary of the agricultural teachers so that their
services might be employed for 12 months rather than 9 months of
the year. Teachers now receive the same pay for 9 months that the
other agricultural workers receive for 12 months.
For many years at the University, those on 12 months 1 em-
ployment received more pay than those on 9 months' employment.
The differential was abolished about 1^4-6 when salaries were in-
creased substantially at the request of the Eoard of Trustees and
with the permission of the Legislature.
DMMITTEE
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
If the 9 months 1 teachers are required to work 12 months,
their pay should be increased, Dr. Sieling said, by about 15%.
There are 50 such teachers. At the same time it would be
necessary to increase by about 15% the pay of the professional
agricultural workers already serving on a 12 months' basis.
Dr. Van Meter pointed out that it would be necessary to increase
the salaries of 17 members of the administrative staff of the
University who also work 12 months and whose salaries should be
maintained in their present relation to the salaries of agricultural
workers .
Chairman Bartlett pointed out that it would be necessary
to change state law to permit teachers to be employed for the full
year and to be paid on a 12 months' basis. After discussion and
on the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
idea of employment of persons whose duties
shall consist of a combination of teaching,
research, extension or control law activity
and to authorize the University to take the
proper steps to make legal provision for
this kind of employment and for the proper
adjustment of the compensation of agricul-
tural and administrative employees of the
University.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Byers, Charles
F.
Sabbatical
Leaves
Colby, Byron E.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TF.USTEE COMMITTEE ON
FACULTY AND PROGRAM OF STUDY
February 12, 1953, 11:25 A.M., Hotel Statler, Boston
Commissioner Desmond presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Desmond, McNamara, Donohue,
Bartlett, President Van Meter,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED ; To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
In the absence of Dr. Carmichael, Commissioner Desmond
was elected to serve as temporary chairman.
President Van Meter said that C. F. Byers, who was
appointed by the Trustees as Dean of the College of Arts and
Science, took so long to decide whether to come that the President
found it necessary to withdraw the appointment. On the recommen-
dation of the President, it was
VOTED : To withdraw the appointment of C. F.
Byers as Dean of the College of Arts
and Science.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the following sabbatical leaves on the
condition that funds are available and
that each individual will submit a
written statement to the President agree-
ing to return to the University for a
period of at least one full year after
the expiration of the sabbatical leave.
1. Byron E. Colby, Extension Professor of Animal
Husbandry, for 3 months in the summer of 1953
and 3 months in the summer of 1954- with full
pay to work on a master's degree in animal
breeding and nutrition.
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5MMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
2. Mrs. N. May Larson, Extension Professor of Chile!
Development, for the period September 1 through
November 30, 1953 with full pay for study in
accordance vith a program to be approved by the
President.
3. Eobert S. Feldman, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, for the first semester of the college
year 1953-54 at full pay for study at Harvard
University.
4-. Philip L. Gamble, Professor of Economics, for one
semester of the college year 1953-54- at full pay
for research and study.
5. Oreana A. Merriam, Assistant Professor of Home
Economics, for the second semester of the college
year 1953-54- at full pay for research and study at
Tulane University.
6. Arthur B. Musgrave, Professor of Journalism, for
one year beginning September 1, 1953 at half pay
for study and waiting probably at the University
of Wisconsin.
7. Albert B. Kelson, Assistant Professor of Geology,
for the first semester of the college year 1953-54-
at full pay to complete his doctoral thesis.
3. Victor A. Pice, Head of the Department of Animal
Husbandry, for the first semester of the college
year 1953-54- at full pay for study at North
Carolina State College.
9. N. James Schoonmaker, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics, for the second semester of the college
year 1953-54- at full pay to complete requirements
for the degree Doctor of Philosophy at the Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh.
10. Frederick S. Troy, Professor of English, for one
year beginning September 1, 1953 at half pay for
research and writing.
11. Olga M. Olesiuk, Assistant Research Professor of
Veterinary Science for one year at half pay be-
ginning September 1, 1953 for research work in the
field of respiratory diseases of poultry.
Larson, Mrs. N.
May
Feldman, Eobert
S.
Gamble, Philip
L.
Merriam, Oreana
A.
Musgrave,
Arthur B.
Nelson, Albert
B.
Fd.ce, Victor
A.
Schoonmaker,
N. James
TFroy,
Frederick S.
Olesiuk,
Olga M.
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COMMITTEE
Terms of
Employment
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
President Van Meter said that the appointment foim
approved by the Trustees for the employment of resident teachers
states that the annual period of service, for resident teachers is
10 months. This seems to be contrary to the provisions of
Chapter 29, Section 31 of the General Laws and is contrary to the
actual practice at the University. After discussion and on the
recommendation of the President, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the following change in the terms of em-
ployment for resident teachers. Delete
paragraph 1+ of the terms as stated on the
employment form which reads "The annual
period of service of resident teachers is
10 months." Insert in place of this sen-
tence the following sentence: "The annual
period of service of resident teachers is
for the academic year."
President Van Meter said that the appointment form for
members of the professional staff other than teachers states that
the annual period of service of members of the professional staff
other than resident teachers is 11 months. One staff member re-
signed, after 11 months and requested his pay for the 12th month.
The President said that to avoid misunderstanding, it might be
better to change the form and on his recommendation, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following change in the terms of employment
for members of the professional staff of the
University other than the resident teachers.
Delete paragraph 4- of the terms as stated on
the employment form which reads "The annual
period of service of members of the professional
staff other than resident teachers is 11 months."
Insert in place of this sentence the following
sentence: "The annual period of service of
members of the professional staff other than
resident teachers is 12 months, with vacation
of one month allowed in each year of service."
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of the President and after
discussion of the program and courses, it was*
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
University to offer a program of study in
Piychology leading to the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy.
It was
70 TED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
following new courses of study:
Psychology 204. Learning II — A consideration of the im-
plications of the basic laws of learning for explaining
complex behavior. Given in alternate years beginning
1953-54. Prerequisite, Psychology 203. Credit, 3.
Psychology 207. Systematic Psychology — An analysis of
the general structure of psychological theory, and an
historical and comparative consideration of the back-
grounds, viewpoints on scientific methodology, research
interests and techniques, and the component variables,
hypotheses, and laws of structural, Gestalt, functional,
and behavioristic movements. Given in alternate years
beginning 1954-55- Credit, 3.
Psychology 210 « Emotion and Motivation ■ — A study of the
nature, determinants, and Interrelationships of emotion
and motivation, and of the techniques involved in in-
vestigating these phenomena. Given in alternate years,
beginning 1954-55. Credit, 3.
Psychology 214. Test Construction II — The use of corre-
lational and analysis of variance techniques in test con-
struction. The class will statistically analyze a test
which they have constructed. Prerequisite, Psychology 213.
Credit, 3.
Psychology 252, Projective Methods II — Basic interpretive
procedures of projective devices with emphasis upon the
Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test. Prerequisite,
Psychology 251. Credit, 3-
Psychology 253, Advanced Clinical Psychology I —
Diagnosis. Application of the principles and techniques
of psychological diagnosis to the individual case. Given
in alternate years, beginning 1954-55. Prerequisites,
Psychology 235, 252. Credit, 3.
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Psychology
New Courses
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Psychology 271 , Advanced Industrial Psychology I — Human
relations in industry. Applications of general and
social psychological findings to industry and business,
with a concentration en the interdependence of morale,
leadership and motivation. Given in alternate years,
beginning 1953-54* Prerequisite, Psychology 186, or the
consent of the instructor. Credit,
3.
Sociology
New Courses
Psychology 283. 234. Practicum — Practice in the appli-
cation of psychological techniques to the following areas
of psychology; child, clinical, guidance and counseling,
industrial, and social. Either semester may be elected
independently. Credit, 3-12
Psychology 295. 296, Pesearch Methodology — A study and
evaluation of research methods and of problems in the
major fields of psychology. Conducted in conjunction with
the weekly Departmental Seminar. Two semesters are re-
quired of students studying toward the doctorate.
Credit, 2.
each semester.
Psychology £00. Doctor's Thesis . — Research, and the
preparation of an acceptable thesis. Credit, 30.
On the recommendation of the President and after
discussion of the program and courses, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
University to offer a program of study in
Sociology leading to the degree Master of
Arts.
It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
following new courses of study:
Sociology 214 II. Criminology — A consideration of
criminological theories, past and present. Special em-
phasis on present research trends as they relate to
theoretical formulations. Offered in alternate years,
beginning 1952-53. Prerequisite Sociology 78, or
equivalent. Credit, 3<
Sociology 217 I. Juvenile Delinquency — Causes; problems
of adjustment; recidivism; treatment. Offered in alternate
years, beginning 1953-54. Prerequisite Sociology 73, or
equivalent.
Credit, 3
^ •
Sociology 268 II, Industrial Sociology — A study of the
role, status, and function of the worker in the industrial
community. A consideration of the impact of technological
change on the community. Prerequisite Economics 79 •
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OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Sociology 281 I, History of Sociological Theory — A
survey of the literature from classical times to Herbert
Spencer. Prerequisite Sociology 82, or equivalent.
Credit, 3«
Sociology 2S2 II, Contemporary Sociological Theory —
A survey of the literature from Herbert Spencer to the
present. Prerequisite Sociology 82, or equivalent.
Credit, 3.
Sociology 291 I. Social Change — Emphasis is placed upon
planned innovations and reforms in political, religious,
and economic areas and upon the possibilities and problems
of social planning. Consideration is also given to social
changes resulting indirectly from invention and group con-
tact. Admission by consent of the instructor. Credit, 3.
Sociology 300. Thesis Credit, 9.
On the recommendation of the President and after
discussion of the program and courses, it was
OTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize the
University to offer an undergraduate major in
Music .
It was recommended that the Trustees approve the follow-
ing curriculum in Music and require that students majoring in
Music take private lessons in addition to the courses prescribed
for the major to fulfill a professional training requirement, the
number and kind of lessons to be approved by the major adviser:
Music 25 and 26, Fundamentals of Music — A study of the
structure of music for appreciative, executive, and
creative purposes, to meet the practical needs of the
listener, performer, or creator. Sight, Singing, Ear-
Training, and Keyboard Practice will be used to give
context to the acquired music theory. All music majors
will be required to study piano while following this
course. 1 Class hour, 2 Two hour laboratories (each
semester) Credit, 3»
each semester.
• Music 75 and 76, Music Theory — The development of skill
in the use of the fundamentals of music. Elementary and
advanced harmony are studied practiced. Techniques of
Elementary Counterpoint are presented to show the rela-
tionship to vocal and instrumental music. 2 Class hours,
1 Two hour laboratory (each semester) Credit, 3.
• each semester.
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Music
New Courses
1764
COMMITTEE
Botany-
New Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Music 7 7 and 73, Form : 1^ j — An approach to
the study of music through observation of its form,
an analysis of it,: rhyt] is, ie] ii , nd ! a nies as
used in the instrumental focal compositions of the
.rious periods of music history. The theory of con-
ducting is discussed, studied, evaluated, and its
techniques practiced. 1 Class hour, 2 Two hour labora-
tories (each semester) Credit, 3-
. each semester
Music 79, Score Reading: and Analysis — Through listen-
ing and reading assignments, the characteristics of
voices and instruments are studied and the results are
applied to arranging for vocal and instrumental groups
of various types, sizes, and combinations. 3 Class
hours. Credit, 3.
Music 80. Score Reading; and Composition — A continuation
of Music 79* In this course the student is expected to
study the methods and materials of original composition.
Procedures for processing, printing, publishing, and
marketing are evaluated. Laws and regulations governing
performance, publication of composition, and use of per-
sonnel are discussed. 3 Class hours. Credit, 3»
Music 31. Music and Hi story — A survey of the periods
in music history attempting to transport the student into
the spirit of each of the great periods of music —
Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Modern - -
so that he will feel their quality, understand their en-
thusiasms, their technical resources and limitations, and
their habits of thoughts and style. 3 Class hours.
Credit, 3.
Music 82. Music and Research Methods — An orientation
com. b
all s
sourc
work
tion
area
3 Cla
se in the manner of a seminar and is recommended to
tudents interested in bibliography, references,
e materials, rental libraries, etc. who expect to
in the field of music or related fields. In addi-
to compilation, the student will investigate a special
of study and report the findings in written form.
ss hours. Credit, 3.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
'OTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following new undergraduate courses of study
and the discontinuance of Botany 53-
Botany 30 » Plant Anatomy — A study of the origin and
structure of vegetative and reproductive organs of
seed plants. Prerequisites Botany 1, Botany 25
recommended. 2 Class hours; 1 two-hour laboratory.
Credit, 3>,
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
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COMMITTEE
New .Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the following new courses of study:
Business Administratio n 20 1, Accounting; Theory in
Management — The theory of accounts applied to manage-
ment problems; the established methods of accounting in
operating situations; the use of quantitative data as
bases for policy decisions. Credit, 2>,
Business Administration 211, The Business Enterprise —
The legal-economic-political environment in which busi-
ness enterprise operates; the risks of enterprise and
profits; market demand analysis; cost-price combinations
and production policies; the effects of business fluctua-
tions on the individual enterprise; the enterprise system
and public policy as expressed in
legislation.
Credit, 3<
Business Administration 222. Marketing; Management — A
study of the function of marketing from the point of view
of the business executive. The broad aspects of product
planning and choice of channels of distribution as well
as distribution problems are analyzed. The interrelations
between research planning, execution and control of market-
ing activity is carefully considered. Credit, 3-
Business Administration 231. Financial Management —
Attention is first centered on financing current opera-
tions: financial analysis and planning; credit management;
and the sources and management of working capital. Then,
long-term financial policies are stressed: the forms and
uses of corporate securities; the capital structure; sur-
plus and dividend policies; financing new enterprises; the
recapitalization and reorganization of going concerns.
Credit, 3-
Business Administration 24-2, Production and Personnel
Management — This course deals with the situations which
confront executives in charge of manufacturing operations
and the direction of people at work. It is designed to
develop skill in analyzing production processes in order
to determine specific adaptations of production and per-
sonnel techniques that best satisfy the particular require-
ments of differing processes. Credit, 3.
Business Administration 252, Problems in Business Ad-
ministration — Assuming a knowledge of departmental
organization in business, this course covers policy for-
mation at the top level of management. Consideration is
given to the principles and techniques by which executives
develop and integrate the work of their various depart-
ments. Students apply the theories to actual cases.
Credit, 3.
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OMMITTEE
I
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Business Administration 271, Seminar in Business Ad-
ministration I — A critical and intensive study of se-
lected problems in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Ad-
ministration, or Marketing and the application of re-
search methods to these problems. Credit, 3.
Business Administration 272, Seminar in Business Ad-
ministration II — A continuation of the Seminar in Busi-
ness Administration in the field of the student's special
interest. Credit, 3.
Business Administration 300, Thesis , Master's degree.
Credit, 3
or 6.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VQT3D : To recommend that the Trustees name
William L. Ma earner, Dean of the Uni-
versity, Emeritus, effective on the
date of his retirement January 31 > 1953.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it "was
VOTED : To recommend that the Committee on Faculty
and Program of Study endorse the following
resolution to the Board of Trustees:
Be it resolved that the Trustees of the University of Massa-
chusetts express .their deepest appreciation of the faithful and
effective leadership of William L. Machmer during his long period
of service to the University, both as teacher and Dean.
He came to the Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1911-
as instructor in mathematics. Students soon came to know him as
an exceptionally fine teacher. His contagious enthusiasm for his
favorite subject, coupled with an unusual knack for clear pre-
sentation of difficult problems won for him a place of high esteem
among his students and fellows in the teaching profession. He was
more than teacher, however. He was a friend, taking sympathetic
interest in all the problems of young people. He possessed
patience, a wholesome optimism and sound judgment in dealing with
the many trying situations that confront college students. He
gave unselfishly of his time not only to help them in their
mathematical problems but also with those more important personal
ones that so often torment them.
His success in counseling early brought him into the
administrative work of the University. As Dean from 1926 to 1953
he was responsible for the resident instruction program of the
University as well as the guidance of its student body. His un-
flinching insistence upon high scholastic standards resulted in
the fine academic reputation the University has enjoyed over his
long period of leadership.
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Machmer,
William L,
Emeritus
Resolution on
Dean Machmer
1768
COMMITTEE
Cahill,
Fred B.
Appointments,
Promotions and
Retirements
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Both positions, teacher and Dean, demanded increasing
amounts of his time, thought and energy. To both he has ever
been loyal.
The Board of Trustees in recognizing Dean Machmer' s 1+2
years of faithful service to the University, extend to him, upon
his retirement, their gratitude and best wishes.
On the recommendation of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees appoint
Fred B. Cahill, Jr. as Professor of Govern-
ment beginning September 1, 1953 at annual
salary of £6130.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees accept the
attached report on Appointments, Promotions
and Retirements.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:43- P.M.
Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
List of Professional Appointments, Promotions, Retirements, Resignations
January 1 - December 31, 1952
APPOINTMENTS
Instruction N^
Luther A, Allen, Instructor in Government, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Regina Bouin, Instructor in Physical Education for Women, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Frances E. Camp, Instructor in Physical Education for Women, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Joseph D* Campbell, Instructor Olericulture, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Ann £, Carlin, Assistant professor of Education, $4,560, September 29, 1952
James W. Chadwick, Jr., Instructor in Animal Husbandry, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Harry J* Christoffers, Instructor in Chemistry, $3, 720, September 29, 1952
Armand J. Costa, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, $3,720, February 1, 1952
Thomas A. Culbertson ? Assistant Professor of Food Technology , $4,560, September 1, 1952
Robert T. Curran, Assistant professor of Physical Education, $4,560, October 1, 1952
A. George Davis, Instructor in Mathematics, $3*720, September 1, 1952
Russell R. Dutcher, Instructor in Geology & Mineralogy, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Enio Feliciotti, Instructor in Food Technology, 13,720, September 1, 1952
Roy M. Fisher, Assistant professor of Physics, $-4,560, September 1, 1952
Paul A. Gagnon, Instructor in History, $3,820, September 1, 1952
Chester S. Gladchuk, Assistant Football Coach, $5,220, March 10, 1952
Richard Haven, Instructor in English, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Sarah L. Haves, Instructor in Home Economics, $3,7&0, September 1, 1952
William F. Higgins, Instructor in Electrical Engineering, ^3,720, September 1, 1952
William L. Ives, Instructor in Floriculture, $1^B60 September 1, 1952 (1/2 time)
C. Wendell King, Assistant professor of Sociology, $4,560, September 1, 1952
Robert Mo Kingdon, Instructor in History, $3*720, September 1, 1952
Donald M« Kinsman, Assistant to Superintendent of Farm, £4,200,. June 2, 1952
Lionel LaBarge, Instructor in Romance Languages, $1,24.0, September 1, 1952 (1/3 time)
Henry A. Lea, Instructor in German, |3,720, September 1, 1952
Robert W. Lentilhon, Instructor in Business Administration, 03,720, September 1, 1952
Herbert E. Lindner, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Marian J. Liotta, Instructor in Romance Languages, $1,240, September 1, 1952 (1/3 time)
Oscar I. Li toff, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, £4,560, September 1, 1952
Hobart H. Ludden, Business Manager, $7,330, December 1, 1952
Manley Mandel, Instructor in Bacteriology, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Bernard Mausner, Assistant professor of Psychology, $4, 560, September 1, 1952
Hugfc Montgomery, Librarian, £6,130, September 1, 1952
Otto P. Pflanze, Assistant professor of History, $4,560, September 1, 1952
Valdemars punga, Instructor in Mathematics, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Cedric W. Richards, Assistant professor of Civil Engineering, *?4,560, September 1, 1952
John L. Roberts, Instructor in Psysiology, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Richard C* Savage, Instructor in Speech, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Henry H. Scarborough, Jr., Instructor in Botany, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Donald S. Scheufele, Instructor in Chemistry, $3,720, October 1, 1952
Adolph E. Schroeder, Assistant professor of German, $4,560, September 1, 1952
Appointments
Popkin Shenian, Instructor in Chemistry, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Qddvar Solstad, Instructor in Chemical Engineering; $3,720, September 1, 1952
Leo F. Solt, Instructor in History, $3*720, September 1, 1952
Stephen, Instructor in Agricultural Engineering, $3,720, September 1, 1952
James To Timberlake, Assistant professor of Animal Husbandry, $4,560, September 1, 1952
Glenn E* Tinder, Instructor in Government, $3*720, September 1, 1952
Wallace W. Turner, Assistant Physician, $5,880, September 1, 1952
Stanley Vance, Associate Professor of Industrial Administration, #5,220, Sept. 1, 1952
Theodore J. Wang, Assistant professor of Physics, $4,560, September 1, 1952
Neal T, Watson 1 *. Instructor in Mathematics, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Donald E. VJestcott, Instructor in Food Technology, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Tersne® H Wilbur, Instructor in German, $3,720, September 1, 1952
Judi- 1, Instructor in Romance Languages, $1,240, September i, 1952 (1/3 time)
Experiment Station
Thomas V. Fox, Instructor, Research, Poultry Husbandry, $3,720, September 15, 1952
Joseph E. Gray, Assistant Prof* Research, Animal Disease Control, $4,560,- Feb. 15, 1952
Anthony Lopez, Associate Prof • Research, Food Technology, $5,220, September 23, 1952
John W« Mastalers, Assistant Prof, Itesearch, Floriculture, 64,560, September 1, 1952
Richard E* Pride, Assistant prof. Research, Horticulture, $4,560, Marco 24, 1952
latfoan Lo Shipkovitz,. Assto Prof, tasearch, Bureau of Animal Industry, $4,560, Sept .1,1952
Charles F. ginyser, Jr., Instructor, Research, Veterinary Science, $3,720j Jul;.- 1, 1952
Richard J* Stadtherr, Asst. Prof. Research, Nursery Culture, 04, 560, October 15, 1952
Extension Service
William D. Alford, Assistant Extension Prof., Extension Editor, &4,
Virginia Davis, Assistant Professor, Extension, Home Economics, $4,
eak Wright, Assistant professor. Extension, Dairy Husbandry, $4,5
Instruction
Doric Alviani, professor of Music from Associate Professor
Thomas J. Andrews, Assistant Professor of. Zoology from Instructor
John II. Dittfach, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering from Assistant Professor
Robert S. Feldman, Associate professor of Psychology from Assistant Professor
Tsuan H. Feng, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering from Instructor
Thomas A. Grow, Assistant professor of Civil Engineering from Instructor
Sidney Kaplan, Assistant Professor of English from Instructor
Sidney ¥. Kauffman, Professor of Physical Education from Associate Professor
Milo Kimball, Dean of School of Business Administration from Professor
James B. Ludtke, Assistant Professor of Business Administration from Instructor
Joseph S. Marcus, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering from Instructor
Robert J. Morrissey, Associate Placement Officer from Assistant Professor
William B. Nutting, Assistant Professor of Zoology from Instructor jp ,
Robert K. Patterson, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering from Instructor | J
Harold Ranch, Assistant Professor of Zoology from Instructor
Benjamin Ricci, Jr., Assistant professor of Physical Education from Instructor
Promotions - 2
Frank A. Singer, Assistant Professor of Accounting from Instructor
Russell E. Smith, Professor of Veterinary Science from Associate Professor
James G. Snedecor, Associate Professor of Physiology from Assistant Professor
Daniel Sobala, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering from Instructor
H. Lels-nd Varley, Associate Professor of English from Assistant Professor
Anthony W, Zaitz, Assistant Professor of Speech from Instructor
Experiment Station
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John S. Bailey, Associate Professor, Research, Cranberry Station from Assistant
Professor of Pomology
Philip L, Rusden, Assistant professor, Shade Tree Laboratories from Instructor
Extension Service
Constantino J. Gilgut, Extension Plant Pathologist from Assistant Professor,
Research, liursery Culture
RESIGNATIONS
Instruction
Burton R. Anderson, Instructor in Botany, August 31, 1952
Gordon D. Arnold, Assistant physician, August 31, 1952
John Ashton, Instructor in History, August 31, 1952
David W. Bishop, professor of Physiology, August 31, 1952 (after year ? e leave of absence)
Marie Boas, Assistant Professor of History, August 31, 1952
jess G. Games, Instructor in History, August 31, 1952
Frederick M. Chakour, Instructor in Chemical Engineering, August 31, 1952
Shurman Y. Chang, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, August 31, 1952
James P. Coffey, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, August 31, 1952
Geoffrey St, John Cornish, Instructor in Agrostology, August 31, 1952
William A. Cowan, Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry, June 23, 1952 (after
year 1 8 leave of absence)
Thomas W. Eck, Professor of Physical Education, August 31, 1952
Barbara B. Hanson, Instructor in Home Economics, August 31, 1952
William C* Hartnett, Jr., Instructor in Zoology, July 31, 1952
Joseph F. Hill, Jr., Instructor in German, August 31? 1952
Marilyn L. Hirschhaut, Instructor in Physical Education for Women, August 31, 1952
Francis E. Hummel, Instructor in Business Administration, August 31, 1952
Beymour Katsh, Instructor in Physiology, August 31, 1952
Joseph A. Masi, Instructor in Physical Education, August 31, 1952
John II. Mitchell, Instructor in English, August 31, 1952
William H. Morgan, Instructor in German, August 31, 1952
Edward A. Nebesky, Instructor in Food Technology, April 5 f 1952
Paul D. Ritger, Instructor in Mathematics, August 31, 1952 (after year's Leave of absence)
Elmer S. Sachse, Instructor in Engineering, August 31, 1952 " ■
Walter J. Stelkovis, Instructor in Speech, August 31, 1952
Frederick R. Tibbetts, Instructor in German, August 31, 1952 (after year»s Leave of absence)
Edwin R. Walker, Instructor in Government, August 31, 1952
Norman E. Wilson, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, August 31, Wi*
•E , •
1952
r, Researc -ember 30, 1952
search, altural optember 12, 1952
itnicbor 5 Ret ., Veterin; ice, December 31, i952
L Spear, Instructor,, Research., Poultry ase, May 31, 1952
vension Saarc"
t Erfcension Special! ugust 31, 1952
: iilli: .ider of Home Beaaonsi" "its, February 29> 1952
DEATH
ant professor of Food Management, September \2 S 1952
RETIREMENTS
Head, Cranberry Station, August 31 9 19;"
distant professor, ^asesreh^ February 29, -1952
■feasor,. semeni, August 31, 1952
isenmsnger, .'■'• .-ofessoi .gronon^y, August 31 9 1952
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OMMITTEE
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS'
February 23, 1953, 10:30 A.M., President's Office, Amherst, Mass,
Chairman Whitaore presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Whitmore, Brett, Taber, Presi-
dent Van Meter, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke, George Brehm, Superin-
tendent of Buildings and Grounds
It was
VOTED ; To dispense with reading of the call and read-
ing of the minutes of the last meeting.
The Committee considered names for the new dining hall
and heard the unanimous recommendation from the campus committee
on building names that the dining hall be called University
Commons. After discussion, and on the recommendation of President
Van Meter, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees name the new
dining hall University Commons.
The Committee next considered names for the two women 1 s
dormitories now under construction. On the recommendation of the
campus committee on names, and of President Van Meter, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trastees name the
northern most of the two new dormitories
for women, Leach House, and the southern
most, Crabtree House, in honor of Lottie
A. Leach, former Trustee of the University,
and Lotta Crabtree, benefactor of the Uni-
versity.
Chairman VMtmore asked whether the University places in-
scriptions inside its buildings so that students and visitors will
know the reason for the name on the outside. The President said
some buildings are so marked and others are not. After discussion,
it was
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University
Commons
Dormitories -
Leach House
and
Crabtree House
Names in
Buildings
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New
Dormitories
Women' s
Physical
Education
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees request that
suitable inscriptions be placed on plaques
inside each building named for a person.
These inscriptions would briefly state the
full name of the person for whom the build-
ing was named with a line such as - Presi-
dent of the University, 1920-30, or Trustee,
1913-26, etc.
Treasurer Johnson then presented the attached progress
report on buildings and it was
VOTED : To request that this report be made a part
of the minutes.
Members of the Committee discussed with University
officials the problem of planning two additional dormitories and
it was felt that one should be for women and one for men. Question
was raised as to how to locate the dormitory for men in view of
the lack of steam pressure in the men's dormitory area. Mr. Brehm
said that one more dormitory could be serviced by completing a
loop in the steam system and this could be done with funds now
available, at some sacrifice to other desired projects. It was
agreed that the most desirable proposal would be for the comple-
tion of adequate steam lines through appropriation requested in
the current budget. However, if this item should not pass it
would be possible to make a temporary connection adequate for one
more men's dormitory with present funds.
The Committee visited the proposed site for the Women's
Physical Education Building and
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize lo-
cation of the Women's Physical Education
Building north of Eastman Lane and approxi-
mately as far east from North Pleasant Street
as the location of the new dining hall. The
Women' s Physical Education Building would then
stand in the same relation to the women's
dormitories on the north as the boarding hall
occuoias in relation to the dormitories on the
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Committee, in company with Louis V. Boss, architect,
inspected the women's dormitory area and
'" 'TED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
location of the next women's dormitory
along $orth Plea.sant Street between Hamlin
and Knowlton Houses, this dormitory to
accommodate approximately 200 students and
to be connected with Knowlton and Hamlin
with breezeways or open porches.
The Committee inspected progress of construction of the
new dining hall and raised inquiry as to when the sheds and green-
house adjoining East Experiment Station would be torn down. The
Committee pointed out that it had recommended more than a year ago
that these structures be demolished as detracting from the beauty
of a rapidly developing section of the campus. It was
VOTES : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Administration to remove all wooden
sheds and the greenhouse attached to the
East Experiment Station building.
The Committee spent considerable time in the vicinity of
the men' s dormitories seeking a suitable location :" : the next
building to be constructed, and it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Truste ' ^e
construction of the next iormitory foi men east
of and in line with Chadbourne House, and that
the architect be requested to p3 -is
structure as a half dormitory to be completed
later with another half east of Greene ugh House
and adjoining the north side of the first half.
The Committee discussed the devel : at of the whole
area to the east of Chadbourne . ~ C-reer and t ■ north :_
Butt erf i eld and
VOTEI ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize use
of this area for men's dormitories.
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Women ' s
Dormitories
Removal of Sheds
and Greenhouse,
East Experiment
Station
Men's
Dormitories
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Munson Hall
Durfee Plant
House
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The Committee gave tentative approval to a sketch plan
providing for the development of service roads and parking in
this area.
The Committee next visited Munson Hall and after inspec-
tion of the alterations to this building
VOTED ; Unanimously to recommend that the Trustees
accept the alterations as completed
December 19, 1952.
The Committee inspected photographs submitted by Lord
and Burnham in connection with the proposed construction of Durfee
Range. Lord and Burnham have stated that it will not be possible
to have a curved roof over the entrance to the building, and it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees accept a
flat roof over the entrance to the new
Durfee Range. Curvilinear construction
will be maintained in the rest of the
building.
The meeting was adjourned at 4-1-40 P.M.
J7&'"'*
/•
Secretary
March 4, 1953
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Report on the Progress of Projects in the
Capital Outlay Program
Project Appropriation
1, Dining Commons &L, 025,000
Architect: Maloney & Tessier
Contractor: Bathelt Construction Company
Construction is proceeding a little
behind schedule but we are assured that
it will be completed for use in September,
1953.
2, New Durfee Range 70,000
Architect: George C. Brehm
Lord and Burnham Corporation is
furnishing plans for this building* It
is scheduled to go out to bid this spring.
3, Laboratory and Improvements - French and Wilder 33*000
Halls
Architect : George C ♦ Brehm
The plans for the additional laboratory
at French Hall are completed and are being
submitted to the Public Building Commission
for approval. The improvement of the
lighting in Wilder Hall is being developed*
4« Reconstruction of Old Paige Laboratory 46,000
now Hun son Hall
Architect: George C. Brehm
■Contractor: Morrill Construction Company
This project is completed in the main
building. The second portion of the project
involves renovation of the annex to make a
printing shop and storage space for the
Extension Service. Plans for this part of the
project are being held up until the building
is vacated* This should be done in about
two months •
f
t
Report on the Progress of Projects in
the Capital Outlay Program -2-
Project Appropriation
5. Improvements to Utilities 279,000
Engineer: Merrill Associates
Contractors: Steam - Hartwell Company
Electric - Collins Electric Co.,
Two contracts — one for steam and
one for electric — are in the process
of construction at the present time.
These will provide steam and power to the
dining commons and steam to the new
dormitories ff-10 and $11. It is also
correcting other urgently needed conditions
such as steam to Fisher Laboratory to
replace oil heaters and electric system
in the vicinity of Clark Hall. In addition,
Merrill Associates are designing more steam
and electric additions and an increase in
the size of the main sewer is planned*
6. Improvements to Bowker Auditorium 236,000
Architect: McClintock & Craig
This project is in the stage of
negotiating with the architects for suit-
able compensation for their services •
7* Public Health Center - State - 1,031,000
Federal - 250,000
1,231,000
Architects: M. A. Dyer Company
Bid plans and specifications are
nearly completed. This project should
go out to bid this spring*
3. Comnletion of Engineering Building #50,000
Architect: Appleton and Stearns
m The plans are nearly completed,
A his project should go out to bid within
60 dayso
Report on the rrogress of Projects in
the Capital Outlay Program - 3t
ft
Project
9, Farm and Dairy Buildings Improvements
Architects: Dairy - Louis V, Ross
Farm * Profs, Hendrickson
and Stapleton
Plans are being prepared by Mr. Ross
for improvements of the Dairy laboratories
and areas in Flint Lab. A new beef barn
is being designed by Profs. Hendrickson
and Stapleton*
10 • Improvements to Farm
Architects: Profs. Hendrikson & Stapleton
Plans for additions and improvements
to farm buildings are nearing completion*
11. Physical Education Improvements
Architect: George C« Brehm
A nev; fence on the east side of the
athletic field has been constructed by the
Hampden Fence Co, Advertisements for bids
for a new running track for the Cage are now
out with bids being opened on March 27, 1953*
Plans are well along for additional tennis
courts which will be built this summer.
12, Surfacing of Clark Hill and Other Roads
Engineers: Oeoartment of Public Works
Contractor: Uarner Brothers, Inc*
This project' is well along and will be
- completed this spring.
Appropriation
75,000
70,000
75,000
90,000
In addition to these projects^ the two women's
dormitories being built by the Building Association are
progressing with what appears to be satisfactory .progress
The roofs are now going on and interior partitions being
started.
Architect: Louis VJ. Ross
Contractor: D. A. Sullivan & Sons
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, Mass.
April 23, 1953
Board of Trustees of the
University of Massachusetts
The following letter dated April 22, 1953 from Secretary
Burke to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts, and the resultant mail ballot are hereby
made part of the official records of the Board,
April 22, 1953
Finance Committee
Board of Trustees
Enclosed is letter from Treasurer Johnson concerning
our holdings of certain Government bonds. Mr. Haigis, Chairman
of the Finance Committee, has approved this proposal and
authorized a mail ballot to save the need of a special meeting
of the Committee.
Sincerely,
/s/ James W. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
MAIL BALLOT
I vote to X authorize the Treasurer, effective May 1,
not to
1953 y to exchange the following bonds, par for par:
$1000 Series G due July 1, 1953
$2000 Series G due October 1, 1953
for 3j$ Treasury bonds due June 15, 1983.
Signed: Joseph ¥. ^artlett
William M. G as hin
R. A. Van ^eter
A. C. Brett
John Haigis
Philip F. Vhitmore
cretary
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
April 22, 1953
Mr. John W. Haigis, Chairman
Finance Committee, Board of Trustees
University of Ma ssachu setts
Dear Sir:
Holders of United States Savings Bonds, Series F and
G maturing from May through December, 1953> have been offered
the privilege of exchanging their bonds, par for par, with in-
terest adjustments to May 1st for the new 3±% Treasury Bonds
due June 15, 19^3 • Presentation for the exchange must be
made before iV *ay 1st. The Trustees hold the following bonds:
$1,000 Series G due July 1, 1953
$2,000 Series G due October 1, 1953
It is the recommendation of our Agent, The Trust
Department of the First National Bank of Amherst, that these
Series G Bonds be exchanged for the new 3j Treasury Bonds due
in 1933. (The Series G Bonds pay 2\%.)
Since this exchange must be made by May 1, 1953>
the Chairman of the Finance Committee has authorized the en-
closed mail ballot.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Kenneth W. Johnson
Treasurer
KWJ.-GHP
E nc.
cc. Mr. Alden C. Brett
William M. Cashin
F. Roland ^cDermott
Philip F. Whitmore
Dr. Joseph W. Bartlett
President Van Meter
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
FACULTY AND PROGRAM OF STUDY
May 15, 1953, 10:00 A.M., Butterfield House, Amherst
PRESENT:
Chairman Boyden presiding
Trustees Boyden, Desmond, Donohue,
Perry, Bartlett, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
It was
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VOTED : To waive reading of call and minutes of
the last meeting.
Because of President Van Meter' s illness, Chairman
Boyden invited Dean Rand to review briefly the progress which the
committee of school deans has made in its search for a Dean of
the College of Arts and Science.
Dean Rand said that the committee had agreed unanimously
on Dr. Gordon Castle, Dean of the Graduate School at the Univer-
sity of Montana, and that it had been the President 1 s intention to
present this name to the Trustees. However, just prior to the
meeting, Dean Castle had withdrawn upon learning of the President'^
illness. Therefore, the committee is not prepared to make a
recommendation at this time.
Dr. Boyden thanked Dean Rand and the committee for their
efforts in attempting to fill this position.
Secretary Burke reported that President Van Meter and
Leon Bradley, Head of the University' s Department of Bacteriology
and Public Health, have been working for more than a year toward
establishing a Division of Nursing and locating a candidate to
head this new division. The President was aided in his
Dean of College
of Arts and
Science
Division of
Nursing
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COMMITTEE
Mary Maher,
Professor of
Nursing
Sabbatical
Leave for
V. A. Rice
Sabbatical
Leave for
R. P. Holdsworth
Sabbatical
Leave for
Barbara Higgins
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deliberations by a committee of women in charge of nursing programs
in various educational agencies and in hospitals. Upon the
recommendation of the President, it was unanimously
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
establishment of a Division of Nursing in
the University subject to approval of the proper
accrediting authorities.
Upon the recommendation of the President, it was
unanimously
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees appoint
Miss Mary Maher to head the Division of
Nursing in the grade of full professor
at annual salary of $6,130 effective
September 1, 1953.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees change
the date of sabbatical leave approved
for Professor V. A. Rice from the first
semester of the college year 1953-54- to
the second semester of the college year
1953-54.
It was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees change
the date of sabbatical leave previously
approved for Robert P. Holdsworth from
February 1 through August 31? 1953 to
February 1 through August 31 > 1954.
On the recommendation of Dean Sieling of the College of
Agriculture and Horticulture and of Provost Mather, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve
sabbatical leave for Miss Barbara Higgins,
Home Demonstration Agent at Large, Exten-
sion Service, U of M, for six months with
full pay beginning September 15, 1953 for
the purpose of study toward a Master's de-
gree.
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rtMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
On the recommendation of Provost Mather, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve
the simultaneous award of the A.B. de-
gree and an Engineering degree to Donald
Cordette provided that Mr. Cordette
satisfactorily completes all requirements
for each degree during a period of study
of not less than five academic years.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M.
cretary
Two Degrees
Donald
Cordette
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COMMITTEE
New Courses
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
FACULTY AND PROGRAM OF STUDY
June 17, 1953, 10:30 A.M., Butterfield House, Amherst
Chairman Boyden presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Boyden, Donohue, McNamara,
Provost Mather, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
It was
VOTED ; To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
Provost Mather explained that the Course of Study
Committee of the University and the Educational Policies Council
have recommended certain changes in the curriculum and these have
his complete approval. The changes were recommended after careful
study by the various departments and schools concerned. No major
changes are involved. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following changes in the curriculum:
1. Reorganization of junior- senior offerings in German
Literature - recommended by unanimous vote of the
College of Arts on March 19, 1953.
2. To add Physics 27.(1)28.(11) — General Physics as
described below with the added qualification and
the Committee recognizes this special course as
available to all students including Physics majors
who meet the necessary Mathematics preparation
described in the catalogue listing.
27 (I) 28 (II). GENERAL PHYSICS — This course is
for students whose mathematical background includes
a working knowledge of differential calculus and who
have had or are currently enrolled in a course in
integral calculus. The topics covered are essentially
those of Physics 25, 26, with special emphasis on the
mathematical development of the following topics:
Statics, centroids, Gauss' theorem, dielectrics and
A.C. electricity.
3 class hours; 1 2-hour laboratory period Credit 1+.
Prerequisite, Math. 5, 6 or equivalent.
Currently taking Math. 31.
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3. That the recommendation of the Department of Economics
for a change in title of the Economics 26 course now
called Distribution to Economics 26 — Problems of
the National Economy, be approved.
4.. The inclusion of a Fisheries Technology option for
Food Technology majors, with a suggested curriculum
as outlined by a special curriculum committee appointed
by President Van Meter. The suggested curriculum was
approved with the following comments of reservation re-
lating to future planning: (a) Chemistry 34- -
Biochemistry listed for the second semester of the
third year cannot be offered until instruction at the
level of Assistant Professor can be secured and an
agreement reached among the Departments to shift
Chemistry 79 to the second semester; (b) Catalogue
course descriptions must be developed for Food
Technology 73, and Food Technology 74-? listed as new
courses in the first and second semesters respectively
of the fourth years; (c) On query to Dr. Fellers who
visited the meeting to answer questions, it was also
suggested that Oceanography proposed for the second
semester of the fourth year be offered in some other
Department of the University; (d) It was pointed out
in passing that the program allows 6 hours of elective -
4. in the second semester of the senior year and 2 in
the second semester of the junior year.
5. The option and suggested curriculum of a major in
Food Management in the Food Technology Option were
approved recognizing that catalogue course descriptions
will have to be developed at an appropriate time in the
future to cover new courses tentatively indicated as
Food Management 67, and Food Management 68 to be
offered in the junior year of the proposed option.
6. Recommendations for changes in course catalogue copy
as suggested by the Department of Geology and approved
by the School of Science were approved. These
suggestions read as follows:
"Both Geology 6l and Geology 62 are currently taught
as Geomorphology. In both of these a certain amount
of glacial geology is covered as well as other materials.
It is proposed that the glacial geology be concentrated
into the second semester and taught as Geology 62
Pleistocene Geology. Geology 61 will remain Geomorphology
and also include subject matter now taught in Geology 62.
With this arrangement of subjects, we feel that we can
better serve our majors and be of service to other de-
partments interested in specific terranal aspects.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
61 GE0M0RPH0L0GY. (1954-55) - A review of recent
studies concerning rock structures, weathering,
streams, underground water, shorelines, wind work,
volcanoes, and mountains. Field trips by arrange-
ment. Given in alternate years.
2 class hours ; 1 2-hour laboratory period. Credit 3
Mr. Wilson
62 PLEISTOCENE GEOLOGY. (1954-55) - A study of
Pleistocene world geology consisting of geological
processes, land forms, existing and extinct glaciers,
biota and stratigraphy. Field trips by arrangement.
Given in alternate years.
2 class hours; 1 2-hour laboratory period. Credit 3
Mr. Wilson
52. (II) PETROLOGY should be changed to LITH0L0GY.
This course is misnamed in light of common usage.
The name dates from Dr. Gordon's days before the
name "Lithology" was in vogue. No change will be
made in the course description or content of the
course. "
After brief discussion of a recommendation of endorse-
ment from the College of Arts covering a major within
a Department to be called "English - Journalism" it
was recommended that the entire matter of curriculum
policy relative to Journalism majors be referred to a
special committee. The Chairman suggested that before
such a committee is established he would consider the
entire problem with Dean Rand of the College of Arts.
It was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Romance Language Department that Italian be made avail-
able to underclassmen and redesignated in terms of
numbering as follows: Italian 51 > 52, should be
changed to Italian 1 and 2. Italian 75 and 76 should
be changed to Italian 25 and 26. (The numbers on the
sophomore courses were changed from 21 and 22 as
listed in the original memorandum from the Italian De-
partment, to 25 and 26 in order to keep these in the
normal sophomore numbering sequence.) Additional
reservations or suggestions for this change were:
(a) That School Deans should be notified that it would
be advisable to restrict people to languages preferred
in their Schools in case Italian does not meet their
requirements; (b) That this change in course numbers
still involves the general requirement that no credit
can be given in a language course for the first
semester until the second semester is completed.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It was
VOTED ; To adopt the following Chemical Engineering-
curriculum:
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Cr.
2nd Semester
Cr.
English 1, Composition
2
English 2, Composition
2
Speech 3
1
Speech 4-
1
Math. 5, Analytical
Geometry 4-
Math. 6, Differential
Calculus
U
Chem. 1, General
3
Chem. 2 or ^, General
u
Mechanical Engineering 1,
•Mechanical Engineering 2
Drawing
2
Drawing
3
Military 1
3
Military 2
2
Physical Ed. 3
1
Physical Ed. 4-
1
Elect
one of
the following:
History 5
3
History 6
3
German 1, 5
3
German 2, 6
3
French 1, 5, 15
3
French 2, 6, 16
3
Spanish 1, 7
19
Spanish 2, 8
20
Note: 1 - French or German is recommended for Chemical Engineers.
Sophomore Year
Chem. 29, Qualitative Anal. 4
Physics 27, Mech. Sound Heat 4
Math 31 ? Integ. Calcs 4
English 25, Survey of Lit. 3
Military 25 2
Physical Ed. 33 1
18
Chem. 30 f Quantitative Anal. 4
Physics 23, Light, Elect. 4
Math 32, Diff. Equations 4-
Chem. Eng. 26, Calcs. 2
English 26, Survey of Lit. 3
Military 26 2
Physical Ed. 34- 1
20
Chem. 51, Organic
Chem. 65, Physical
Civil Eng. 34, Statics
Junior Year
4
4-
3
Ch.E. 55, Calcs. and Unit
Oper. I
Econ. 25, General 2
19
Chem. 52, Organic
Chem. 66, Physical
Civil Eng. 51, Strength of
Matls.
Ch.E. 56, Unit Oper. II
Psychology 26 or Sociology
28 2
Summer Following -Junior Year (6 wks.)
Chem. Engr. 75, Instrumen- Chem. Engr. 88, Unit Oper.
tation 2 Lab.
U
4-
3
5
19
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Robert B.
Livingston
Sabbatical
Leave Policy
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
1st Semester
Ch.E. 31, Heat-Energy Rel.
Ch.E. 93 , Comprehensive
Prob. I
Ch.E. 91, Seminar I
E.E. 63, Elements of Elec.
Engr.
Ch.E. 89, Lab. Projects
Electives-^
Senior Year
Cr.
3
1
3
3
Jl
19
2nd Semester Cr,
Ch.E. 82, Ind. Equilibria
and Mine tics 3
Ch.E. 94-, Comprehensive Prob.
II 3
Ch.E. 92, Seminar II 1
E.E. 65, Industrial Applica-
tions 3
8
Electives-*
13
Notes: 2 - Advanced military students will take Economics,
Psychology, or Sociology as two of their senior
electives.
3 - Recommended electives include History, Government,
French, German, Math. 33, English 83, Ch.E. 57, 53,
95, 93, Chem. 77, 79, 36, 93, 3U, M.E. 39, 4-6, Bus.
Law 70. Other courses may be chosen with the
approval of the Head of the Department.
On the recommendation of Provost Mather, it was
VOTED: To recommend the promotion of Dr. Robert B.
Livingston from Associate Professor of Botany
to Professor of Botany at annual salary of
$6180 effective September 1, 1953.
Provost Mather said that President Van Meter had
appointed a committee of three, including the Provost, to review
the University' s sabbatical leave policy and to recommend policy
relative to acceptance of teaching assignments by staff members
while on leave from the University. The Trustees read the
recommendations of Provost Mather's committee and after delibera-
tion and discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees amend the
sabbatical leave policy of the University
to read as follows:
1. A leave of absence with pay is not an earned perquisite;
rather it is a period of freedom from academic duties
granted by the Trustees to enable the recipient to de-
vote the time to study, research, writing, travel or
other equally meritorious pursuit to the end that through
personal advancement he may serve the University more
effectively.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
2. The opportunity for sabbatical leave shall apply to
all staff members ranking as assistant professor or
above, who have been in continuous service of the
University for at least six years, and who upon returning
from sabbatic would have six years to serve as a staff
member before compulsory retirement. Sabbatical leaves
shall be granted not more frequently than once in
seven years.
3. The staff member will be limited to one-half year with
full salary or a full year at one-half salary. For
teaching staff, leaves shall coincide with regularly
scheduled University semesters.
U* No leave with pay shall be granted for salaried employ-
ment, in this country or elsewhere, however desirable
the experience. This does not preclude acceptance of
scholarships, fellowship, or grants for which no services
are required and where the financial aid is for the pur-
pose of research or study.
5. Any member of the staff wishing to avail himself of
sabbatical leave should file his statement of intention
with the head of his department at least six months be-
fore the leave is to take effect. If approved by him
and the Dean of his School, it is then presented to
the President for his approval and action by the Board
of Trustees. A member of the Extension or Experiment
Station staff should file his request with the head of
his department, who, if he approves, will present it
through the Director of his Division to the President
who will then place it before the Trustees with his
recommendation. Members of the Administrative Group
make their applications directly to the President.
6. In order that the leave may be of benefit to the Uni-
versity as well as to the individual's personal ad-
vancement, the recipient of such a grant must return
to duty for at least one full year of service
immediately after the expiration of his leave.
Failure to comply, obligates the recipient to return
the leave-allowance money. In the matter of extenuating
circumstances, this repayment may be modified or can-
celled by the Board of Trustees.
The committee also
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees adopt the
following policy relative to leave without
pay:
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Leave Without
Pay
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Purpose of Leave . On recommendation of the
Department Head and the Dean of a School or
College, a member of the faculty is eligible
for leave -without pay, other than military
leave, only at the discretion of the Presi-
dent, for the following purposes:
a. A personal reason which involves travel,
study, or research, and results in promoting
the interests of the University as well as
the employee.
b. Sickness or maternity.
c. Any other reason determined to be of mutual
benefit to the University and to the indi-
vidual concerned.
Length of Leave
a. A leave is granted for a specific period of time.
b. A leave of absence without salary normally does
not exceed twelve consecutive calendar months.
In no case may it exceed a maximum of twenty-four
consecutive calendar months.
c. For teaching staff, leave, except for reasons of
health, shall coincide with regularly scheduled
University semesters.
The meeting was adjourned at 11 o f clock.
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Secretary
I
OMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
July 7, 1953, 12:30 P.M., Hotel Statler, Boston, Mass,
Chairman Whitmore presiding
PRESENT:
Trustees Bartlett, Brett, McBenaott,
Taber, Whitmore, Provost Mather,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It vas
VOTED : To dispense vith reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
Treasurer Johnson said that the 1954- capital outlay appro
priation for the University included $275,000 for renovation of
Draper Hall; $ 75, 000 for preparation of plans for an addition to
Chemistry Building; $120,000 for Improvements to Utilities; and
$50,000 for Plans for the Women's Physical Education Building.
Under the new lav establishing the State Division of Building Con-
struction, it is necessary for the Trustees to submit names of
proposed architects or engineers within 21 days of the time of the
appropriation for capital outlay. After study and discussion, it
was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees nominate
architects and engineers as follows:
1. For Draper Hall Renovation - Alderman & MacNeish
of Holyoke.
2. Plans for Physical Education Building for Women -
Perry, Shaw, ^epburn, Kehoe and Dean of Boston,
3. Addition to Chemistry Building - Appleton and
Stearns of Boston.
U» Improvements to Utilities - Merrill Associates of
Boston.
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Capital
Outlay
Program
1786
COMMITTEE
Power
Plant
University
Commons
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS „
Mr. Johnson said that the University Power Plc.nt, com-
pleted in 1950, is now operating at capacity; that by some over-
loading it can serve the buildings provided in the 1954 capital
outlay appropriation, but that additions must be made soon. He
said he has discussed this matter with Mr. Hall Nichols of the
State Division of Building Construction and Mr. Nichols has agreed
to finance a study of the need for expansion of the Power Plant
and campus utilities in general. After discussion, it was
VO TED ; To recommend that the Trustees request the
State Division of Building Construction to
make an engineering study of the Power
Plant and utilities of the University and
nominate Merrill Associates of Boston as
the engineering firm to undertake such study.
The committee studied architectural plans and specifica-
tions for several new buildings and after discussion,
VOTED; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
plans and specifications for the following
buildings;
1. Western Massachusetts Health Center - M. A. Dyer Co.
2. Completion of the Engineering Building - Appleton
and Stearns.
3. Preliminary plans for Draper Hall - Alderman and
MacNeish.
4. Preliminary plans for addition to Chemistry Build-
ing - Appleton and Stearns.
5. Durfee Range - George C. Brehm.
Treasurer Johnson reported that Bathelt Construction
Company, which has had the contract for the Dining Commons, has
completed more than 90$ of its work. Various sub-contractors are
now bringing the building to completion. Meantime, the University
has been withholding 10$ of the total payment to Bathelt Con-
struction Company as insurance on completion of the work. He felt
that in view of the good record made by the Bathelt Company and
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
of their need for finances, the Trustees could safely reduce the
retained percentage from 10 to
After discussion, it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees reduce the
retained percentage on the Dining Commons
contract with Bathelt Construction Company
from 10 to %.
Chairman Whitrnore said that when the Legislature passed
an appropriation of $5,000 for the Trustees to purchase the land
owned by Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, it was stipulated that there
be an appraisal of the land prior to purchase. It was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees request the
Treasurer to obtain an appraisal of the Alpha
Sigma Phi lot at a cost not to exceed $100.
The Treasurer said that a portion of Old Town Road from
Farview Way to Brooks Farm which has been considered and used as
a public way for many years is owned by the University rather than
the town of Amherst. The town has stated that because of Univer-
sity ownership, it cannot maintain this portion of the road. It
was
VOTED : To request Treasurer Johnson to investigate
this matter further and to prepare a
recommendation for the Executive Committee.
Chairman Vhitmore stated that the Committee on Buildings
and Grounds was empowered by the Board of Trustees on June 17 to
prepare a five-year capital outlay program for the University
which must be submitted to the State House by July 10. He re-
quested that the committee give careful study to this matter, and
the remainder of the afternoon was devoted to the preparation of
this program. Upon completion of the study, it was unanimously
VOTED : To adopt the following five-year capital
outlay program for the University:
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Alpha Sigma
Phi Fraternity
Old Town
Road
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COMMITTEE
Five-year
Capital
Outlay Program
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
1255.
1. Women 1 s Physical Education Building
2. Addition to Chemistry Building
3. Plans for Classroom Building - Arts and
Science
4. Plans for Student Union Building
5. Plans for Addition to Library
6. Improvements to Utilities
7. Garage and Service Building for Plant
8. School and Fisheries Building *
* If the Legislature establishes a School of
Fisheries, a building for this purpose would
cost 1300,000.
$1,500,000
1,725,000
100,000
75,000
100,000
365,000
500,000
300.000
$4, 66 5, 000
1.
2.
3.
4-
5.
1956
Classroom Building for Arts and Science $1,900,000
Addition to Power Plant 1,000,000
Addition to Library 1,900,000
Student Union Building 1,500,000
Vegetable Gardening Building and Greenhou ses 225.000
$6,525,000
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1252
Addition to Food Technology Building
Natural Resources Building
Addition and Improvements to Marshall Hall
Addition to Clark Hall - Botany
Animal Industries Building
Plans for Infirmary
$ 475,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
800,000
60.000
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1^8
Infirmary
Agricultural Engineering Building
Plant Science Unit (2 buildings)
Fine Arts Building
Animal Industries Research Barn
Conservation Storage Building
!25£
Classroom Building
Administration Building
Land Purchase
Gymnasium - Physical Education for Men
Service Building and Garage for Farm
$4,035,000
$1,000,000
350,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
100,000
225.000
$4,175,000
$1,000,000
950,000
150,000
1,500,000
300.000
$3,900,000
1789
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
The meeting was adjourned at 4:4-0 P.M.
MMITTEE
Secretary
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COMMITTEE
Salary-
Levels
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE OK REORGANIZATION PLAN
July 16, 1953, 11:00 A.M., Dr. Bartlett' s Office, Boston, Mass,
Chairman Bartlett presid'
PRESENT:
ling
Trustees Bartlett, Cashin, Crowley,
Brett, Boyden, Vhitmore, Provost
Mather, Treasurer Johnson, Secretary
Burke
It was
VOTED ; To dispense with reading of the call.
Provost Mather discussed the proposed reorganization plan
of the School of Agriculture. He pointed out that Agriculture is
still the most important field in which the University is engaged;
that approximately half of the annual maintenance budget of the
University is devoted to Agriculture, that 678 students are
currently enrolled; that there are 66 teachers of Agriculture, 43
extension teachers of Agriculture, 63 research workers in Agri-
culture, and 19 members on the professional staff under the heading
Control Laws. This makes a total professional staff of 191 in
Agriculture.
At the present time each employee is assigned to a
particular compartment. The state would benefit greatly if the
skills of an extension teacher, for example, could be used for cam-
pus instruction, for research, or control. The School of Agri-
culture would have greater flexibility in offering its services to
the students and to the public and could offer both a greater
variety of instruction and greater specialization.
To break down the present compartment, it is necessary
(l) to place agricultural teachers on a 12 months' contract so that
their services can be used the year-round in any or all divisions
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OMMITTEE
1791
I
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
of Agriculture. To change these men from 9 to 12 months, it
would be necessary to increase their compensation. (2) To restore
a salary differential which existed until 19-47 for professional
staff members in Agriculture who serve 12 months as against those
who serve 9 months.
Forty-one of the present 66 agricultural teachers are
able and willing to change to the new basis of employment; namely,
from 32 to U& weeks per year {50% work increase) at a salary in-
crease of 15%»
Provost Mather pointed out that all other land-grant
colleges in the United States do have this plan and pay an average
differential of 18 to 20$ for 12 months' employees above 9 months'
employees.
The committee then heard testimony from Professor
Stapleton, Head of the Department "of Agricultural Engineering,
Professor Vestcott of Agricultural Economics, Professor Jeffrey,
Head of the Poultry Department and Professor Fellers, Head of the
Food Technology Department. These men discussed in detail how the
plan would affect their own departments and how the flexibility
and quality of their work could be increased by employing pro-
fessional staff members in any of the divisions of Agriculture
rather than confining each man to one division as at present.
Provost Mather said that of the 41 teachers who would
move from 32 to 4.8 weeks, 11 were department heads in Agriculture
who already serve about 4-8 weeks per year but are not compensated
accordingly. The remaining 30 teachers who would move from 32 to
48 weeks would mean an equivalent of adding only ten full time
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COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
positions for research and extension. This increased time would
be divided over 11 departments in Agriculture (about one man's
time per department) . He pointed out that there would, therefore,
be no real problem of finding profitable employment for the men
and that the University could hold down its budget askings for new
employees in extension and experiment in the next few years if
this program is adopted.
The Provost pointed out also that research and much ex-
tension teaching in Agriculture must be done in the summer months
when the crops are growing and ripening. After discussion, the
committee unanimously
VOTED : To adopt a reorganization plan for Agri-
culture at a cost of $139,500 as detailed
below.
The committee then considered salaries for administra-
tive positions at the University. It was recalled that the
Trustees have been unable to fill satisfactorily the position of
Dean of the College of Arts and Science because of the inadequacy
of the compensation. Chairman Bartlett recalled also that great
difficulty had been encountered in filling the positions of
Treasurer and of Provost and that it was largely a matter of good
luck that the Trustees had been able to fill these positions
satisfactorily with the salaries available.
He said that the position of Dean of Arts and Science is
a most important position and that the Trustees must obtain an
adequate salary and still keep comparable deans and other admini-
strative officers properly paid. The committee agreed that the
position of Provost should carry a larger salary than that of the
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school deans because he is intended to be the vice-president of the
University, and to act for the President in his absence, as he is
now doing. The compensation of this position especially needs
correction for the future good of the University.
Upward adjustment of agricultural salaries would bring
administrative salaries even more out of line than at present.
Chairman Bartlett said the personnel of the University
has been outstanding in accomplishments, in their interest in and
faithfulness to their work and the reputation they have created
in the collegiate world. These abilities should be compensated
adequately .
After discussion, it was unanimously
VOTED ; To adopt the following salary schedule
for school deans and University ad-
ministrative officers.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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COMMITTEE
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
July 16, 1953, 2:30 P.M., Dr. Bartlett* s Office, Boston, Mass.
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT!
Trustees Bartlett, Brett, Cashin,
Crowley, Whitmore, Provost Mather,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
It "was
Power
Plant
VOTED : To dispense with reading of the call and
reading of the minutes of the last meeting.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Build-
ings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To nominate architects and engineers as
follows :
1. For Draper Hall Renovation - Alderman and
MacNeish of Holyoke.
2. Plans for Physical Education Building for
Women - Perry, Shaw, Hepburn, Kehoe and
Dean of Boston.
3. Addition to Chemistry Building - Appleton
and Stearns of Boston.
U* Improvements to Utilities - Merrill
Associates of Boston.
It was
VOTED : To request the State Division of Building
Construction to make an engineering study
of the Power Plant and utilities of the Uni-
versity and nominate Merrill Associates of
Boston as the engineering firm to undertake
such study.
It was
VOTED : To approve the plans and specifications for
the following buildings:
1.
. 2.
Western Massachusetts Health Center - M. A.
Dyer Co.
Completion of the Engineering Building -
Appleton and Stearns.
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3.
4-.
5.
It was
Preliminary Plans for Draper Hall - Alderman
and MacNeish.
Preliminary plans for addition to Chemistry
Building - Appleton and Stearns.
Durfee Range - George C. Brehm.
VOTED ; To reduce the retained percentage on the
Dining Commons contract with Bathelt Con-
struction Company from 10 to 5% plus an addi-
tional amount sufficient to cover all liens
against the general contractor.
It was
VOTED: To request the Treasurer to obtain an appraisal
of the Alpha Sigma Phi lot at a cost not to ex-
ceed $100 and to authorize the Treasurer to pro-
ceed with the purchase of this lot if the
appraisal equals or exceeds $5>000 and the lot
may be purchased at a cost of #5*000.
It was
VOTED ; That the contract with the Hartwell Company,
Providence, R. I. for steam line additions
and improvements be accepted as completed in
accordance with the terms of the contract on
May 29, 1953.
It was
VOTED ; That the contract with the Collins Electric
Company, Springfield, for additions and im-
provements to electric lines be accepted as
completed in accordance with the terms of the
contract on July 1, 1953 •
It was
VOTED ; That the contract with Warner Brothers, Inc.
Sunderland, for improvements to Clark Hill
and other roads be accepted as completed in
* accordance with the terms of the contract on
June 30, 1953.
Chairman Bartlett and Trustee Brett discussed the lease
forms in connection with the construction of the next dormitory fo^
women to be built between Hamlin and Knowlton Houses along North
Pleasant Street* To keep rentals at the present level, it will be
University
Commons
Alpha Sigma
Phi Fraternity
Steam Line
Additions and
Improvements
Electric Lines
Additions and
Improvements
Road Improve-
ment
Dormitory for
Women
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necessary to amortize the bonds over a period of 30 years. The
building is to be ready for occupancy in September of 1954*
Treasurer Johnson said that in his opinion the lease
rental will be of an amount so that the new dormitory can be
financed without increasing student rentals. After discussion, it
was
VOTED : That the form of lease from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts to University of Massachusetts
Building Association of a parcel of land for the
erection of one student dormitory, all pursuant
to Act s of 1939, Chapter 338, as amended or
supplemented, by Acts of 194-5, Chapter 390, by
Acts of 194.6, Chapter 352, by Acts of 194.8,
Chapter I85, by Acts of 1950, Chapter 414-, by
Acts of 1952, Chapter 211, and by Acts of 1953,
Chapter 356, be and hereby is approved as pre-
sented to this meeting; and that the Trustees
of the University of Massachusetts, or a majority
.thereof, be and hereby are authorized, in the
name and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, to execute, acknowledge and deliver,
in or substantially in the form presented to
this meeting, said lease of land from the
Commonwealth to the Association and to cause
the common seal of the University of Massachu-
setts to be affixed thereto.
It was
ffQTED : That the form of lease of one student dormitory
by University of Massachusetts Building Associa-
tion to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant
to Acts of 1939, Chapter 388, as amended or supple-
mented by Acts of 194-5, Chapter 390, by Acts of
1946, Chapter 352, by Acts of 194-3, Chapter 185,
by Acts of 1950, Chapter U4, by Acts of 1952,
Chapter 211, and by Acts of 1953, Chapter 356,
said building to be erected by said Association
on a parcel of land to be leased to it by the
Commonwealth, be and hereby is approved as pre-
sented to this meeting; and that the Trustees of
the University of Massachusetts, or a majority
thereof, be and hereby are authorized, in the
name and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, to execute, acknowledge and deliver,
in or substantially in the form presented to this
meeting, said lease of one dormitory from said
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Association to the Commonwealth and to cause
the common seal of the University of Massachu-
setts to be affixed thereto.
It was
VOTED : That the form of agreement for amendment of the
Land Lease dated as of July 1, 194-3* and re-
corded with Hampshire Deeds, Book 1033, Page 441 >
from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Uni-
versity of Massachusetts Building Association, be
and hereby is approved as presented to this meet-
ing, said amendment to be consented to by State
Street Trust Company, of Boston, Massachusetts,
as Trustee under Trust Indenture dated as of
August 15, 194-3; and that the Trustees of the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts, or a majority thereof,
be and hereby are authorized, in the name and on
behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to
execute, acknowledge and deliver, in or sub-
• stantially in the form presented to this meeting,
said agreement and to cause the common seal of the
University of Massachusetts to be affixed thereto.
It was
VOTED : That the form of consent under the Building
Lease dated as of July 1, 194$, from University
of Massachusetts Building Association to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts be and hereby is
approved as presented to this meeting, the giving
of said consent to be consented to by State Street
Trust Company of Boston, Massachusetts, as Trustee
under Trust Indenture dated as of August 15, 194-3 J
and that the Trustees of the University of Massa-
chusetts, or a majority thereof, be and hereby
are authorized, in the name and on behalf of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to execute, acknowl-
edge and deliver, in or substantially in the form
presented to this meeting, said consent and to
cause the common seal of the University of Massa-
chusetts to be affixed thereto.
It was
VOTED : To request the Chairman to name a delegate to
the annual meeting of the Association of
Governing Boards of State Universities and
Allied Institutions. This meeting is to take
place in -Florida in the fall of 1953. Chairman
Bartlett named Trustee Whitmore as the official
delegate.
Meeting of Assoc,
of Governing
Boards of State
Univ. & Allied
Institutions
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 P.M.
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Q^o^ w<l<>AXfear
Chairman
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
September 26, 1953, 12:30 P.M., Butterfield House, Amherst
Chairman Cashin presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Cashin, Taber, Mrs. McNamara,
Brown, Whitmore, Provost Mather,
Treasurer Johnson
Alumni - George Benoit, Mrs. Mary Doyle
Curran, Wynton R« Danglemayer, Maxwell
Goldberg, Charles M. Powell, Fred C.
Ellert and Robert Leavitt, Executive
Secretary of Associate Alumni
The Chairman stated that this was the first meeting of
the Trustee Committee on Legislation with the Education Council
of the Associate Alumni for the purpose of exchanging ideas and
obtaining cooperation in working towards the objectives of the
University as formulated by the 3oard of Trustees. In the general
discussion that followed, members of the Education Council of the
Associate Alumni expressed themselves as being wholeheartedly in
favor of working with the Trustees and the University administra-
tion in promoting the welfare of the University. It was stated
that the purpose of establishing the educational council was to
work along these lines.
Provost Mather presented a vivid picture of the critical
situation that the University finds itself in this fail with its
largest enrollment of over 4,000 students. He stated that the
housing for these students was excellent due entirely to the
efforts of the alumni -sponsored building corporation which has
made it possible to construct dormitories as they have been
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Council
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COMMITTEE
Student
Union
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
needed. Contrasted with this is the situation on thy campus where
classroom and laboratory facilities are wholly inadequate to
teach the young men and women who have been admitted. This larger
enrollment had not been anticipated until next year but due primarily
to the fact that jobs are plentiful, more upperclassmen were able
to earn enough money during the summer months to permit them to
return to the University this fall. For this reason, Mr. Mather
stated that we have today the enrollment we had budgeted for the
fall of 1954. In terras of teachers, this means that the 18
teachers that have been requested in the 1955 budget are actually
needed on the campus today if the University is to maintain its
faculty-student ratio. Mr. Mather then stressed the need for
three additional buildings: the Women's Physical Education Build-
ing, the addition to the Chemistry Building and a Classroom Build-
ing. These buildings are needed today to adequately house the
students who are on the campus. They are needed to replace the
unsafe classrooms and offices in the Chapel, Liberal Arts Annex,
North College, Mathematics Building and the Drill Hall.
Provost Mather also discussed some of the major items in
the Maintenance Budget for the 1955 fiscal year and distributed
figures summarizing the budget askings.
In the general discussion that followed in which each
member of the group was asked to express his opinions, it was
agreed that every effort should be made to build the Student Union
Building on a self-liquidating basis by charging the students a fee
that could be used to offset the rentals to the Building Associa-
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
tion. It was agreed that it was not the proper time to approach
the General Court for an appropriation for a Student Union Build-
ing when there was more critical need for classrooms, laboratories
and physical education facilities.
There was a general discussion about tuition rates as
it had been indicated that the question has been raised
occasionally about increasing the tuition so that the University
would be self-supporting to a greater degree. It was the general
consensus of the group that tuition should not be increased but
that a student fee to support a Student Union Building would be
highly desirable.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
Secretary
Tuition
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COMMITTEE
Classroom
Building
Student
Union
Building
Architects
for
Classroom
Building
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
October 28, 1953, 10:00 A.M., Office of the President, Amherst
Chairman "Whitmore presiding
PRESENT : Trustees Whitmore, Brett, Taber,
Provost Mather, Treasurer Johnson,
Secretary Burke
On the recommendation of Provost Mather and the Campus
Planning Council, and after study of campus maps and site plans,
it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees approve the
site immediately north of North College for
construction of the proposed Classroom Build-
ing.
And it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve the
site directly across Ellis Drive from the
proposed Classroom Building for construction
of the Student Union Building.
There followed discussion of architects for the Classroom
Building and it was
VOTED: To recommend that the Trustees approve an
architect for the proposed Classroom Build-
ing in the following priority choice:
1. J. R. Hampson of Pittsfield
2. Cram & Ferguson of Boston
3. Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and
Abbott of Boston
and that the Trustees request the Division of Public Construction
to employ an architect from the above priority list to prepare
studies for preliminary plans for the Classroom Building.
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On the recommendation of Mr. Brehm, Superintendent of
Buildings and Grounds, of Professor McGuirk, Head of the Division
of Physical Education, and of Mr. TrJhitmore, Chairman of the
Committee on Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees accept the
running track in the Cage of the Physical
Education Building as completed August 15,
1953.
Treasurer Johnson said that the Hays property which is
located to the south of Chadbourne and Greenough dormitories is now
on the market at $22,000. There is about one acre of land and a
nine room house and garage. After discussion of the location and
the size of the property, the committee took no action.
Trustee Whitmore raised question as to other property
which might be available adjacent to the campus and which would be
needed for future growth. It was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees request the
Treasurer to investigate the ownership and
availability of the land located southeast
of the present athletic field.
The committee discussed the matter of plaques for Leach
and Crabtree dormitories as referred to them by the full Board and
it was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees approve the
following wording;
LEACH HOUSE
In honor of Lottie A. Leach
Trustee of the University 1932-1936, 1945-1952
Erected in 1953 through the efforts of the Associate Alumni
By the University of Massachusetts Building Association
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Track
Hays
Property
Land
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Leach House
Plaque
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Crabtree House
Plaque
Chapel
Plaque
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
CRABTREE HOUSE
In honor of Lotta Crabtree, 1847-1924.
Benefactor of the University
Erected in 1953 through the efforts of the Associate Alumni
By the University of Massachusetts Building Association
Treasurer Johnson reported that the Librarian has asked
for advice concerning the disposition of a plaque vhich formerly
hung on the walls of the Chapel, announcing that the clock face
had been presented by the Class of f 92. Apparently the plaque was
removed and discarded some years ago during the remodeling of the
Old Chapel. A staff member had located it and has saved it since
then and has now presented it to the Library, It was
VOTED,: To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the re-erection of the plaque in the Old
Chapel .
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
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October 2S at 10:00 A.M.
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I hereby agree to vaive 7 days* notice of the see ting of
the Committee on Buildings and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts called to con-
vena for Wednesday, October 28, at 10:00 *.M. at the office
of the ^resident of the University, Ataherst, Massachusetts*
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Signature
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will not . .....
Trustee Comaittee on Buildings and Grounds to be held In
the President's Office at the University on Wednesday,
October 28 at 10s 00 A,M»
Signature
I hereby agree to waive 7 days* notice of the -aeeting of
the Coimaittee on Buildings and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts called to con-
vena for Wednesday, October 2$, at 30*00 *.M. a t the office
of the ^resident of the University, Amherst, Massachusetts.
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Signature
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Trustee Coasaittee on Buildings and Grounds to be held in
the President*,? Off tea at the University on Wednesday,
October 23 at 10:00 A.M.
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Signature
I berefcy agree to vaive 7 days' notice of the meeting of
the Committee on Buildings and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees of the University of ?4assachusetts called to oon-
veiefor Wednesday, October 28, at 10:00 *.M* at tho office
of the ^resident of the University, Amherst, Massachusetts.
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will not
Trustee Coasaittee on Buildings and Grounds to be held in
the President *s Office at the University on Wednesday,
October 2S at 10*00 A.M.
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I hereby agree to waive 7 days 1 notice of the meeting of
the Comaittee on Buildings and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts called to con-
vene for Wednesday, October 28, at 10:00 *,M, at the office
of the ^resident of the University, Amherst, Massachusetts,
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Signature
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will not ._
Trustee Committee on Buildings and Grounds tc be held In
th© President's Office at the University on Wednesday,
October 28 at 10:00 A.M,
/ Signature
I herety agree to waive 7 days' notice of the Meeting of
the Committee on Buiic&ngg and Grounds of the Board of
Trustees of the University of Massachusetts called to con-
vene for Wednesday „ October 28, at lOsOO A.M. at the office
of the ^resident of the University, Aaiherst^ Maseaohudstts*
Signature
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
December 3, 1953, 1:00 p.m., Office of Chairman Bartlett,
Boston, Mass.
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Chairman Haigis presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Haigis, Bartlett, McDermott,
Boyden, Brett, Cashin, Provost Mather,
Treasurer Johnson, Secretary Burke
The committee discussed the endowment funds portfolio
held by the Trustees and considered recommendations made by B. L.
Moody of the First National Bank of Amherst and of Chairman
Haigis and Treasurer Johnson. After discussion, it was
VOTED : To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to buy three rights of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
and to use these rights together with 60
rights in the account of the Trustees at
the First National Bank of Amherst to sub-
scribe to $900 worth of convertible de-
bentures of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company 3 3/4-S due 1965, using
uninvested cash for this purpos©.
It was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to convert into capital
stock of the company $600 worth of
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
convertible debentures 3 1/2 s due July 31,
1964., using uninvested cash for the con-
version price.
It was
VOTED ; To recommend that the Trustees authorize
the Treasurer to sell the following securi-
ties.
5,000 Great Northern Bailway, Gen. 3 l/8s - due 1990
4,000 Louisville & Nashville Railway, 1st & Refunding
2 7/3 s - due 2003
156 shares Remington Rand Inc. Common
10 shares Marshall Field 4J56 Preferred
10 shares General Cigar Co. 7% Preferred
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Investments
Shares
Securities
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100 shares R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Common
and to invest the proceeds therefrom together with
uninvested cash balances (approximately $2900) in
the Endowment Fund Principal Account in common
stock of Virginia Electric & Power Co, and Hartford
Electric Light Co.
Mr. Haigis suggested that the whole Endowment Fund
portfolio should be re-examined before the February meeting of
the Board and after discussion, it was
VOTED : To request the Finance Committee to
examine the Endowment Fund portfolio
prior to the February meeting of the
Board of Trustees and to be prepared
to make recommendations at that time.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
_Secretary
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
December 3, 1953, 1:00 p.m., Office of Chairman Bartlett,
Boston, Mass.
Chairman Bartlett presiding
PRESENT ; Trustees Bartlett, Boyden, Brett,
Cashin, Provost Mather, Treasurer
Johnson, Secretary Burke
The Secretary announced that Sanford Keedy, District
Attorney, Hampshire County, had mailed to the Trustees of the Uni-
versity a newspaper clipping addressed to all persons interested
in the estate of Arthur K. Harrison, late of Amherst. The item
stated that a petition has been presented to the Probate Court for
probate of a certain instrument purporting to be the last will of
said deceased by The First National Bank of Amherst in said County,
praying that it be appointed executor thereof, without giving a
surety on its bond.
The committee noted the communication.
Treasurer Johnson announced that the lowest bid re-
ceived for construction of the Public Health Building is
$1,526, lS^.. 10. This amount is approximately one-half million
dollars above the amount of available funds for constriction. He
said that the building was intended to serve the State Department
of Health in western Massachusetts, certain Federal Health activi-
ties, and to provide offices and laboratories for the University 1 s
Department of Bacteriology, School of Nursing, and Out-Patient
Department.
The Treasurer said that Provost Mather and he had
arranged a conference for 10:00 a.m. this day to discuss the
Estate of
Arthur K.
Harrison
Public Health
Building
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COMMITTEE
Durfee
Plant
House
Extension
of Steam
Lines
Extension
of Electric
Lines
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
matter with the State Public Health authorities. The meeting
could not be held, however, because the Commissioner was called
away to attend a patient. Questions to be explored are:
Is additional Federal money available? If
not will the Public Health Department request
additional funds in their budget? Or should
the building be redesigned so that the cost
of construction will come within the appro-
priation.
After discussion the committee
VOTED ; That in view of the emergency needs of the
University for classroom space for students
now enrolled, the Trustees will not request
further appropriations for the construction
of the Public Health Building.
Treasurer Johnson reported that the low bid for con-
struction of the Botanical Building, which is to replace Durfee
Range, was |69,63^.. The appropriation is $70,000. After discussion
it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to enter into
contract in the name of and for the Board
of Trustees for construction of a Botanical
Building by the Burnham Corporation of
Belmont, Massachusetts, at cost of $69*634.
It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to enter into
contract in the name of and for the Board
of Trustees with the Hartwell Company of
Providence, Rhode Island, for extension
of certain steam lines at cost of f^2,920 -
this being the lowest bid received.
It was
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to enter into
contract in the name of and for the Board
of Trustees with the Collins Electric
Company of Springfield for extension of
certain electric lines at cost of $39>995 -
the lowest bid received for this work.
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In reply to question, the Treasurer stated that bids for
construction projects are advertised in one Boston newspaper, one
Springfield newspaper and in Dodge Reports.
The Treasurer reported that the University has been under
contract with the Navy Department for training of one student
trainee and that the contract expires on August 31, 1953 • It was
VOTED: To authorize the Treasurer to renew the con-
tract with the Navy Department in the name of
and for the Board of Trustees for the training
of one student for the period September 1953
to August 31, 1954.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on Finance,
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Navy Depart-
ment Contract
it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to buy three rights
of the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company and to use these rights together with
60 rights in the account of the Trustees at
the First National Bank of Amherst to subscribe
to $900 worth of convertible debentures of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company 3 3/^s
due 1965> using uninvested cash for this purpose.
It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to convert into
capital stock of the company |600 worth of
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
convertible debentures 3i s due July 31, 1964.,
using uninvested cash for the conversion
price.
It was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer to sell the follow-
ing securities:
5,000 Great Northern Railway, General 3 l/8s - due 1990
4,000 Louisville & Nashville Railway, 1st & Refunding
2 7/3s - due 2003
156 shares Remington Rand Inc. Common
10 shares Marshall Field U\% Preferred
10 shares General Cigar Co. 7% Preferred
100 shares R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Common
and to invest the proceeds therefrom together with in-
vested cash balances (approximately $2900) in the Endow-
ment Fund Principal Account in common stock of Virginia
Electric & Power Company and Hartford Electric Light Company,
Investments
Shares
Securities
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Classroom
Building
Student
Union
Building
Running
Track
Land
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
It was
VOTED : To examine the Endowment Fund portfolio prior
to the February meeting of the Board of
Trustees and to be prepared to make recommenda-
tions at that time.
On the recommendation of the Trustee Committee on
Buildings and Grounds, it was
VOTED : To approve the site immediately north of
North College for construction of the pro-
posed Classroom Building.
It was
VOTED : To approve the site directly across Ellis
Drive from the proposed Classroom Building
for construction of the Student Union
Building.
It was
VOTED: To approve an architect for the proposed
Classroom Building in the following priority
choice:
J. R. Hampson of Pittsfield
Cram and Ferguson of Boston
Shepley, Richardson, Bulfinch and Abbott of Boston
And to request the Division of Public Con-
struction to employ an architect from the
above priority list to prepare studies for
preliminary plans for the Classroom Building.
It was
VOTED : To accept the running track in the Cage of
the Physical Education Building as completed
August 15, 1953.
It was
VOTED : To request the treasurer to investigate the
ownership and availability of the land lo-
cated southeast of the present athletic field.
P
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Plaques
Leach House
plaque
Crabtree House
plaque
It was
VOTED : To approve the erection of plaques in
Leach and Crabtree dormitories by the
University of Massachusetts Building
Association, the plaques to read as
follows:
LEACH HOUSE
In honor of Lottie A. Leach
Trustee of the University 1932-1936, 1945-1952
Erected in 1953 through the efforts of the Associate Alumni
By the University of Massachusetts Building Association
CRABTF.EE HOUSE
In honor of Lotta Crabtree, 13^7-1942
Benefactor of the University
Erected in 1953 through the efforts of the Associate Alumni
By the University of Massachusetts Building Association
Treasurer Johnson reported that the Army has replaced the
tanks used by the Armored ROTC Corps with new and larger tanks and
has requested an increase in the amount of the military property
bond to |630,000. This is a quarteraaster general bond and there
is no cost to state universities for carrying the bond. After
discussion, it was
VOTED : To authorize the Treasurer, Kenneth ¥. Johnson,
to increase the military property bond to
$630,000 in the name of and for the Board of
Trustees.
There was discussion of various inquiries concerning the Land at
Waltham Field
possibility that the Trustees might sell certain land at the waltham Station
Field Station. The Treasurer reported that the property in question
had been given to the Trustees for educational purposes. In view
of this restriction, the committee took no action.
The meeting was adjourned_at 3*25 p.m.
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Property
Bond
_Secretary
AaT^olaJSJUL
Chairman
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
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